A tropical tree or its edible nut, related to the kola tree and known for containing caffeine.
From West African languages, related to 'kola.' The word entered European languages through Portuguese traders during the colonial period who encountered these plants in Africa.
Colola nuts contain caffeine and were traditionally chewed for energy across West Africa—centuries before coffee and tea became popular, African traders were getting their caffeine kick from these nuts.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.