sirih
9.9
A betel leaf wrap with betel nut and other ingredients that people chew
- noun
- Philippine
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sirih
- Chewing sirih is a common tradition at many cultural ceremonies in Indonesia.
Examples
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After dinner, the host offered each guest a sirih as a gesture of hospitality.
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He enjoys chewing sirih during meetings.
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The elderly woman prepared a fresh sirih for her afternoon break.
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Many people in Malaysia prefer sirih to tobacco.
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After dinner, the host offered each guest a sirih as a gesture of hospitality.
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Chewing sirih is a common tradition at many cultural ceremonies in Indonesia.
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The elderly woman prepared a fresh sirih for her afternoon break.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sirih comes from Malay and means the 'betel leaf' people wrap around areca nut to chew; because hosts often offer this chew to guests as a sign of welcome, sirih can also mean the chew itself.
