betel

noun

1. (uncountable, usually)Either of two (parts of) plants often used in combination

   “Her face was flushed with the tingling effect of betel leaves.”

2. (uncountable, usually)Either of two (parts of) plants often used in combination:
3. (uncountable, usually)Either of two (parts of) plants often used in combination:
4. (uncountable, usually)A quid (chewing preparation) containing these and other plant materials; paan.

   “In a small Bamboo case, prettily carved and ornamented, the Dyak carries his sirih and lime for betel chewing, and his little long-bladed knife has a Bamboo sheath.”

   “He went to the rail to spit out a scarlet mouthful of betel […]”

   “Within the range of his powers, he sends her, secretly, […] cosmetics such as red lac, red arsenic, yellow arsenic, red mercury sulphide, and black collyrium; sandalwood paste and saffron; and, in course of time, areca nuts and betel leaves for betel.”