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arecaAny of a group of palm trees native to Asia and Australia. The betel nut comes from the species Areca catechu. (Genus Areca.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Southeast Asian areca nut (betel) cutters and spatulas of elegant form (19th-20th centuries); Anthropometric status and resting metabolic rate in users of the areca nut and smokers of tobacco in rural Sarawak. Chewing sapari (coarsely powdered, sweetened, and clove-flavored areca nut) at the end of a meal leads to a sense of satisfaction and well-being, induces salivation, and freshens the mouth. |
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