betelnut

Betelnut Meaning in Bengali: সুপারি, সুপারিকা, সুপারিকা গাছ, সুপারিকা ফল (noun, /ˈbɛtəlnʌt/)

Definition

Betelnut refers to the seed of the areca palm, which is commonly chewed with betel leaf and lime as a mild stimulant. It is also known as areca nut or supari.

Synonyms

Some synonyms of betelnut include:

  • Areca nut (সুপারি)
  • Supari (সুপারি)
  • Areca catechu (সুপারিকা গাছ)
  • Areca palm (সুপারিকা ফল)

Antonyms

Antonyms of betelnut include:

  • Betel leaf (পান পাতা)
  • Chewing tobacco (তামাকু)
  • Tobacco (তামাকু)

Origin

The betelnut is native to Southeast Asia and is widely cultivated in countries like India, Bangladesh, and Indonesia. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and cultural practices.

Nearby Words

Some nearby words related to betelnut include:

  • Chew (verb)
  • Stimulant (noun)
  • Areca (noun)
  • Palm (noun)

Betelnut in Literature Quotes

Here are some quotes mentioning betelnut:

  • “The betel-nut tree sheds its nuts, and the bamboo tree sheds its leaves.” – Rabindranath Tagore (রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর)
  • “The betel-nut tree is a tall tree.” – Satyajit Ray (সত্যজিৎ রায়)

Betelnut Meaning in Different Languages

Here is the meaning of betelnut in different languages:

  • Bengali: সুপারি
  • Hindi: सुपारी
  • Nepali: सुपारी
  • Urdu: سپاری
  • Tamil: வெற்றிலை
  • Telugu: పాకు
  • Arabic: جوز الآريكا
  • Chinese: 槟榔果
  • Japanese: ビターナッツ
  • Russian: арековый орех

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