kavakava

Thân thiện

A group of friends shares a bowl of kavakava during a gathering.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An alcoholic drink made from the aromatic roots of the kava shrub: "Kavakava" refers to a traditional beverage prepared by extracting the roots of the Piper methysticum plant. It is known for its sedative and anesthetic properties.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The ceremonial offering included a bowl of kavakava.
  • He prepared the kavakava by grinding the dried roots.
  • Consuming kavakava can produce a feeling of relaxation.

Advanced Usage

• Cultural Context: "Kavakava" is often used in the context of Pacific Island cultures for social, ceremonial, and medicinal purposes.
  • The chief presided over the kavakava ceremony.

Variants and Related Words

• Kava: This is the more common and standard spelling for the same drink and plant.
  • Kava bars are becoming popular in some cities.

Synonyms

• Ava: An archaic or regional synonym for kava.
• Kava root drink: A descriptive synonym.

Notes on Meaning

• The term "kavakava" is a less common variant spelling of "kava." It specifically denotes the psychoactive beverage, not the plant itself (which is simply called the kava shrub or plant). The drink is not typically high in alcohol content but contains kavalactones, which are its active compounds.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an alcoholic drink made from the aromatic roots of the kava shrub

Từ đồng nghĩa

• kava