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What does betel mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word betel? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. Either of two plants often used in combination:
    1. an evergreen Indian creeping shrub, Piper betle, whose dried leaves are chewed with betel nut: the betel pepper
    2. the seed of the betel palm, Areca catechu: the betel nut
  2. A quid (chewing preparation) containing these and other plant materials; paan.
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It is a treat to watch a veteran betel chewer go about the serious business of betel chewing.
Women sell everything from tomatoes, chillies and betel to clay coffee roasters and straw sleeping mats.
The former Education Minister, K. Anbazhagan, who is in the habit of chewing betel leaves, used to be honoured with green garlands.
He reaches under his shirt and disengages his betel case from the broad multi pocketed belt.
Do not miss the signature Lalot appetizer of betel leaf and beef, a world of wonders in two bites.
Allusion is to the custom of chewing betel leaves with catechu on such occasions of which the juice reddens the lips.

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