qat

Thân thiện

A man chews qat leaves in the afternoon.

Definition

Noun: 1. A stimulant substance: The leaves of the shrub Catha edulis, which are chewed fresh or used to make tea for their stimulating and euphoric effects.

Usage

• Qat is an uncountable noun when referring to the substance in general.
• It is often used in contexts discussing social habits, stimulants, or regional customs, particularly in the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The chewing of qat is a deeply rooted social tradition in some countries.
  • He spent the afternoon chewing qat and talking with friends.
  • The cultivation of qat is a significant part of the local economy.

Advanced Usage

• "Under the influence of qat": Describing someone experiencing the effects of the substance.
  • The meeting was long and he was under the influence of qat.
• "A session of qat chewing": Referring to the social activity centered around using qat.
  • The business deal was finalized during a qat session.

Variants and Related Words

• Kat: An alternative spelling of the same word.
• Khat: The most common alternative spelling.
• Catha edulis: The botanical name for the evergreen shrub from which qat comes.
• Miraa: Another regional name for the same plant, commonly used in East Africa.

Synonyms

• Stimulant: A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
• Euphoriant: A substance that induces feelings of euphoria.

Notes on Meaning

• The primary meaning refers specifically to the leaves of the plant used for their psychoactive effects. It is not a general term for any leaf or tea.
• Its legal status varies significantly by country, being a controlled substance in many nations outside its traditional regions of use.

Học thuật

Noun

1. 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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• kat
• khat
• quat
• cat
• Arabian tea
• African tea