Betel Leaf Meaning in Bengali: পান পাতা, তামাল পাতা, নগদ পাতা, পান পাতি (noun, /ˈbiːtəl liːf/)
Definition
Betel leaf refers to the leaf of the betel vine, scientifically known as Piper betle. It is a heart-shaped leaf that is commonly used in South Asian countries for its medicinal and cultural significance. The betel leaf is often chewed with areca nut and slaked lime as a traditional practice.
Synonyms
1. Paan leaf (পান পাতা) – noun
2. Tambul leaf (তামাল পাতা) – noun
3. Nagod leaf (নগদ পাতা) – noun
4. Betel vine leaf (পান পাতি) – noun
Antonyms
1. Bitter leaf (তিক্ত পাতা) – noun
2. Sour leaf (টক পাতা) – noun
3. Tasteless leaf (অরুচিকর পাতা) – noun
Origin
The betel leaf has its origins in Southeast Asia and is believed to have been cultivated for thousands of years. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and is widely grown in countries like India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Nearby Words
1. Betel nut (noun) – সুপারি
2. Betel palm (noun) – সুপারি গাছ
3. Betel quid (noun) – পান
4. Betel vine (noun) – পান গাছ
Betel Leaf in Literature Quotes
1. “The betel leaf is a symbol of love and hospitality.” – Rabindranath Tagore (পান পাতা প্রেম এবং আতিথেয়তার প্রতীক।)
2. “The fragrance of betel leaf lingers in the air, reminding me of home.” – Jhumpa Lahiri (পান পাতার সুগন্ধ বাতাসে থাকে, আমাকে বাড়ির স্মৃতি দিয়ে যায়।)
Betel Leaf Meaning in Different Languages
Bengali: পান পাতা
Hindi: पान के पत्ते
Nepali: पान पात
Urdu: پان کے پتے
Tamil: வெற்றிலை
Telugu: వెట్టిల
Arabic: ورق البيتل
Chinese: 檳榔葉
Japanese: ベテルの葉
Russian: лист бетеля
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