What is another word for khat?

Pronunciation: [kˈɑːt] (IPA)

Khat is a plant that is native to East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. It is chewed for its stimulant effects and is known by various names in different languages and regions. Some synonyms for khat include qat, chat, miraa, and Abyssinian tea. In Arabic, it is called qat or gat, while in Ethiopia it is called chaat. In Somalia, it is known as muhadji, in Kenya it is known as miraa or mairungi and in Yemen, it is known as shekha. Khat is a popular substance in some parts of the world, although its use can have negative health effects.

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Usage examples for Khat

The king who had this stupendous idea, and caused it to be carried out, said to some inspired sculptor, 'Make for me from the rock of the desert, a portrait, not of me as I am seen by men, in my mortal part or khat, for that can be placed elsewhere; but an image of my real self, my soul or Ka, looking past the small things of this world into eternity, which lies beyond this desert and all deserts.
"It Happened in Egypt"
C. N. Williamson A. M. Williamson
"Those are the leaves of the khat bush," was the response.
"Around the World in Ten Days"
Chelsea Curtis Fraser
They are all going to the market where the khat will soon arrive, each one anxious to have first choice and get the best bargain.
"Around the World in Ten Days"
Chelsea Curtis Fraser

Famous quotes with Khat

  • I saw the Colonel empty his revolver and go down under ten wild boys. A moment later they tossed his bleeding head into the air and started a ball game. Just at dusk the wild boys got up and padded away. They left the bodies stripped to the skin many with genitals cut off. The wild boys make little testicles in which they carry their hasish and khat.
    William S. Burroughs

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