noun
- a climbing pepper plant whose leaves are chewed as a mild stimulant, especially in South and Southeast Asia
- the leaf of this plant, often chewed with areca nut and lime
Examples
- The betel plant grows wild in many tropical regions.
- She offered him a betel leaf wrapped around areca nut.
- Chewing betel is a traditional practice in many Asian cultures.
- The betel vine climbed up the wooden post in the garden.
- His teeth were stained red from years of chewing betel.
- The market vendor sold fresh betel leaves every morning.