Meaning of Kava | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A plant from the South Pacific, Piper methysticum.
   countable, uncountable
2. A surname.
3. An intoxicating beverage made from the kava plant.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“The roots produce a liqueur called kava. Kava has a mild aphrodisiac effect.”

“The Nationals MP suffered the consequences of drinking an entire shell of sakau – a traditional Micronesian kava with sedative qualities made from the root of the pepper plant – in one hit, thinking it was similar to South Pacific kava. […] While not alcoholic, sakau – like other kavas served throughout the Pacific region – is known for its narcotic sedative effect.”

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