khat

/kɑt/
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Definitions of khat
  1. noun
    the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant
    synonyms: African tea, Arabian tea, cat, kat, qat, quat
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    type of:
    excitant, stimulant, stimulant drug
    a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process
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