Catha edulis
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- noun
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- Many people in Yemen chew Catha edulis leaves for their stimulating effects.
Examples
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Recent studies have examined the health risks associated with consuming Catha edulis tea.
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The export of Catha edulis is regulated in many countries due to its psychoactive properties.
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In some cultures, people gather daily to chew Catha edulis leaves for their stimulating effects.
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Is Catha edulis legal to use in your country?
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In some cultures, people gather daily to chew Catha edulis leaves for their stimulating effects.
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Many people in Yemen chew Catha edulis leaves to experience increased energy and alertness.
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Recent studies have examined the health risks associated with brewing Catha edulis tea.
Synonyms
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Leaves chewed or brewed into tea to make people feel awake and happy
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Leaves from a small bush that people chew to stay awake
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A drink or chew made from plant leaves that makes you feel more awake
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Leaves chewed or brewed as tea to make people feel more awake
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Leaves of a plant that people chew or brew as tea to feel more awake and a little happy
Leaves from a shrub that people chew to feel more awake or make into tea
Surface Forms
Morphology
Catha + edulis
This is a Latin binomial composed of a genus name plus the epithet 'edulis' (Latin for 'edible'), so if a learner knows both parts they can infer it names an edible species of Catha — a transparent compositional relationship. However, the specific cultural/functional sense (that the leaves are chewed as a stimulant) is specialized botanical/ethnobotanical information not recoverable from the constituents alone, and 'edulis' is a non‑English Latin form that many learners will not recognize, so full everyday meaning is only partially predictable.
Etymology
Catha edulis is a plant name that mixes a local name with the Latin word edulis, which means 'edible'. This gives a clear image: people 'chew' the leaves or make tea for a mild 'stimulant', so the name reminds you it's a plant people use to feel more awake.