kava
Collocations
4ADJ.
mild, sedative, traditional
VERB + KAVA
called
KAVA + NOUN
qualities
PREP.
with
Definitions
noun
A plant from the South Pacific, Piper methysticum.
An intoxicating beverage made from the kava plant.
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.
name
A surname.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — an alcoholic drink made from the aromatic roots of the kava
- kavakava
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
2The roots produce a liqueur called kava. Kava has a mild aphrodisiac effect.
WiktionaryThe 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 i
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