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Meaning of kola nut | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˈkoʊləˌnʌt/

Definitions

The edible seed of the kola tree, Cola acuminata and related species, used as a flavoring and as a source of caffeine.

Equivalents

Deutsch Kolanuß
Español nuez de cola
हिन्दी कोला
Italiano noce di cola
Português noz-de-cola obi

Examples

“The local people here believe that kola nut tea -- or as they call it, bissy tea -- is a cure for all ailments.”
“A newspaper was on his lap as he ruminatively chewed on half a bitter kola nut, which he occasionally dipped into a small bowl of yellow salt that was set beside him.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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