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coca

UK/ˈkəʊ.kə/ US/ˈkoʊ.kə/ uncommon

noun

1.

a South American shrub whose leaves are chewed by natives of the Andes; a source of cocaine

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2.

United States comedienne who starred in early television shows with Sid Caesar (1908-2001)

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3.

dried leaves of the coca plant (and related plants that also contain cocaine); chewed by Andean people for their simulating effect

Origin

Borrowed from Spanish coca, from Quechua kuka, perhaps from Aymara.

Phrases

  • coca paste
  • coca wine

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