thambulum in English dictionary

  • thambulum

    Meanings and definitions of "thambulum"

    • noun
      a preparation combining betel leaf with areca nut and sometimes also with tobacco; it is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects.
      Other substances are often added to the betel quid, in particular spices, such as cardamom, saffron, cloves, aniseed, turmeric, mustard or sweeteners according to local preferences.

    Synonyms of "thambulum" in English dictionary

    betel quid, paan, beeda are the top synonyms of "thambulum" in the English thesaurus.

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