Associations to the word «Khat»

Wiktionary

KHAT, noun. A shrub Catha edulis whose leaves are used as a mild stimulant when chewed or brewed as tea; also a drug produced from this plant.

Dictionary definition

KHAT, noun. The leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant; "in Yemen kat is used daily by 85% of adults".

Wise words

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