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1. The leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant
   "in Yemen khat is used daily by 85% of adults";
   - kat, qat, quat, cat, Arabian tea, African tea

Derived forms: khats

Type of: excitant, stimulant, stimulant drug

Encyclopedia: Khat