kavakava
- noun
- In many South Pacific cultures, people gather to drink kavakava during ceremonial events to promote relaxation and social bonding.
Examples
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The traditional kavakava preparation involves mixing the ground roots with water, creating a soothing beverage favored by many locals.
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After a long day of work, he enjoyed a cup of kavakava to unwind and ease his stress.
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Interestingly enough, she believed that one of the secrets to her success was using a natural, herbal product called KavaKava, which reputedly has the capacity to help reduce the body's stress reaction without drowsiness.
Academic text (1999)
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A mild drink made from the roots of a South Pacific plant that makes you feel relaxed
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Etymology
Kavakava comes from the Pacific word kava, the local name for a plant whose roots are used to make a traditional 'drink'. Often the name is repeated as kavakava, and because the drink is made from the roots and can give a numbing, calming feeling, kavakava today means that South Pacific beverage.