Betelnuts

/ˈbɛtəlˌnʌts/ noun

Definition

The plural form of betel nut; multiple nuts from the areca palm used for chewing.

Etymology

Simple plural formation from betel nut (see betelnut entry), adding the standard English '-s' suffix.

Kelly Says

The trade in betel nuts created significant economic networks across Asia for centuries, and today millions of people chew them daily, making it a substance with more users globally than coffee.

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