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[uh-ree-kuh, ar-i-]

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–noun

any tropical Asian palm of the genus Areca, as the betel palm.

Origin:
1500–10; < NL (earlier E sps. reflect Pg or F); all ult. < Malayalam aṭaykka

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a·re·ca (ə-rē'kə, ār'ĭ-kə)

n. Any of certain tropical Old World palms, such as those in the genera Areca and Chrysalidocarpus.

[Portuguese, from Malayalam aṭekka, areca nut, from Tamil aṭaikkāy.]

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Main Entry: are·ca
Pronunciation: &-'rE-k&, 'ar-&-k&
Function: noun
1 capitalized : a small but important genus ofpinnate-leaved palms of tropical Asia and the Malay Archipelago characterized by thick-rinded fruits and including the betel palm
2 : a palm of the genus Areca or of any ofseveral related genera; especially : BETEL PALM

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