Looking for the meaning of the word BETEL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BETEL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Betel
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 16th century: via Portuguese from Malayalam veṟṟila
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbiːtl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the leaf of an Asian evergreen climbing plant, which in the East is chewed as a mild stimulant.
Short Definition:leaf of Asian evergreen climbing plant
Definition:
the plant, related to pepper, from which betel leaves are taken.
Short Definition:plant, related to pepper, from which these leaves are taken
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