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Noun: qat  kaat
  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 qat is used daily by 85% of adults";
    - kat, khat, quat, cat, Arabian tea, African tea

Derived forms: qats

Type of: excitant, stimulant, stimulant drug

Encyclopedia: Qat