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Vocabulary Entry
kava
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A drink made from the root of the kava plant, often used for its sedative and anesthetic properties, particularly in the South Pacific.
Example Sentences
"After a long day, I like to relax with a cup of kava."
"Kava is traditionally served during ceremonies in many Pacific Island cultures."
"Some people enjoy the calming effects of kava as a natural remedy for anxiety."
V
verb
To prepare or consume kava, typically by mixing the root with water to create the beverage.
Example Sentences
"We kava'd together during the festival to celebrate the harvest."
"It's common for friends to gather and kava before sunset."
"They plan to kava on the beach while watching the waves."