cola nut

Thân thiện

A person holds a cola nut in their open palm.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The seed of the cola tree: A "cola nut" is the bitter, brown seed of trees from the genus Cola, native to tropical Africa. It is notable for containing caffeine and other stimulants.
   • Source of cola extract: The primary commercial use of the cola nut is as the source of the flavoring extract historically used in cola soft drinks.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The traditional ceremony involved the chewing of a cola nut.
  • Cola extract, derived from the crushed cola nut, was a key ingredient in the original recipe.

Advanced Usage

• Cultural Significance: In many West African cultures, the presentation and sharing of a cola nut is a symbol of hospitality, friendship, and the sealing of agreements.
  • Offering a cola nut to guests is a deeply rooted tradition.

Variants and Related Words

• Kola nut: An alternative spelling for "cola nut."
• Cola: The genus name for the trees that produce the nut; also refers to the beverage flavored with its extract.

Synonyms

• Kola seed: A direct synonym.
• Goora nut: Another historical name for the cola nut.

Related Terms

• Caffeine: A stimulant alkaloid for which the cola nut is a natural source.
• Theobromine: Another stimulant compound present in the cola nut.

Học thuật

Noun

1. bitter brown seed containing caffein; source of cola extract

Từ đồng nghĩa

• kola nut