paan

English

/pɑːn/

noun
Definitions
  • A psychoactive preparation of betel leaf combined with areca nut and/or cured tobacco, chewed recreationally in Asia; such a preparation served wrapped in the leaf.

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi पान (drinking, betel leaf).

Origin

Hindi

पान

Gloss

drinking, betel leaf

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