noun
- a Polynesian plant (Piper methysticum) or a beverage made from its root, traditionally consumed in Pacific island cultures
Usage: often used in cultural or ethnographic contexts; also spelled kava
Examples
- Kavas is an important part of traditional ceremonies in Fiji and Samoa.
- The villagers prepared kavas for the evening gathering.
- Drinking kavas is a social ritual in many Pacific island communities.
- The root of the kavas plant is ground and mixed with water to create the beverage.