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Vocabulary Entry
coca
|noun • noun • verb
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N
noun
A tropical plant (Erythroxylum coca) whose leaves are the source of cocaine and are used for various purposes, including medicinal and traditional uses.
Example Sentences
"The indigenous people of the Andes have used coca leaves for centuries."
"Coca is often chewed to help with altitude sickness."
"The production of cocaine from coca is illegal in many countries."
N
noun
A beverage made from coca leaves, often consumed in South America.
Example Sentences
"She enjoyed a hot cup of coca tea during her travels in Peru."
"Coca drinks are popular among locals for their refreshing taste."
"The restaurant served traditional dishes alongside coca beverages."
V
verb
To treat or process coca leaves, typically to extract cocaine.
Example Sentences
"The farmers coca their harvest to sell to manufacturers."
"If we coca the leaves properly, we can make a variety of products."
"Authorities monitor illegal labs that coca coca leaves for drug production."