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quat

UK/kwɒt/ US/kwɑt/ uncommon obsolete

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”
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Origin

Clipping of quaternary.

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