noun
- Saliva mixed with chewed betel leaf, areca nut, and lime; the reddish liquid produced by chewing betel.
Usage: chiefly South Asian and Southeast Asian contexts; also spelled 'paan' or 'pan' in some regions
Examples
- In India, chewing betel leaf produces a red liquid called ambeer.
- The vendor sold betel leaves and areca nuts to customers who enjoyed chewing ambeer.
- Ambeer stains on the pavement are common in areas where betel chewing is popular.
- She spat out the ambeer after chewing the betel preparation for several minutes.