areca
/ˈɛrɪkə/
noun
- A type of palm tree that produces a nut (areca nut) often chewed as a stimulant in some cultures.
- Farmers harvest the areca nut from the tree and dry it for chewing.
- In some parts of Asia, areca nuts are offered to guests as a sign of hospitality.
- The areca palm grows tall and slender in tropical regions.