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kava or kavakava (kä`vəkä'və): see pepper pepper, name for the fruits of several unrelated Old and New World plants used as spices or vegetables or in medicine.
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Black pepper (Piper nigrum ..... Click the link for more information. . kavaor kava kavaNonalcoholic, yellow-green, somewhat bitter beverage made from the root of the pepper plant (mainly Piper methysticum) in most South Pacific islands. It is traditionally consumed in the kava ceremony, which includes the ritual making and drinking of kava and a ceremonial feast. It is taken to relieve stress and anxiety and as a mood elevator. Kava (also, kavakava, Piper methysticum), a shrub of the family Piperaceae (pepper). It grows on the Polynesian Islands and New Guinea. The local population uses the stems, leaves, and rhyzomes of the plant to make a stimulating and highly intoxicating beverage. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Kava is an ancient crop of the western Pacific The word kava refers to both the plant and the beverage that is produced from its roots Kava is an ancient crop of the western Pacific. Kava has been traditionally in ceremonial drinks as a mild sedative and relaxant used by many island communities in the Pacific such as Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia Today it is still used to relax the body and mind and promote a restful sleep Kava has been traditionally in ceremonial drinks as a mild sedative and relaxant used by many island communities in the Pacific such as Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. But America is rapidly becoming home for Huddersfield funk dance group Kava Kava - well, for their music at least. |
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