coca (Meaning)
coca (n)
a South American shrub whose leaves are chewed by natives of the Andes; a source of cocaine
United States comedienne who starred in early television shows with Sid Caesar (1908-2001)
dried leaves of the coca plant (and related plants that also contain cocaine); chewed by Andean people for their stimulating effect
coca (n.)
The dried leaf of a South American shrub (Erythroxylon Coca). In med., called Erythroxylon.
Synonyms & Antonyms of coca
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coca Sentence Examples
- In some cultures, coca leaves are traditionally chewed for their stimulating effects.
- The indigenous people of the Andes have been cultivating coca for centuries.
- Coca leaves are often used in traditional medicine for their perceived medicinal properties.
- Coca tea is a popular beverage in parts of South America, known for its mild stimulant effect.
- The cultivation of coca plants is tightly regulated due to their association with the production of cocaine.
- Coca cultivation has been a source of controversy due to its connection with the illegal drug trade.
- The chemical composition of coca leaves contains alkaloids such as cocaine and others with potential medicinal uses.
- Coca cultivation is a major economic activity in certain regions, providing livelihoods for many farmers.
- The sale and distribution of products containing coca alkaloids are strictly regulated in most countries.
- Efforts to eradicate coca crops have been met with resistance from local communities dependent on them for their livelihoods.
FAQs About the word coca
a South American shrub whose leaves are chewed by natives of the Andes; a source of cocaine, United States comedienne who starred in early television shows with
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In some cultures, coca leaves are traditionally chewed for their stimulating effects.
The indigenous people of the Andes have been cultivating coca for centuries.
Coca leaves are often used in traditional medicine for their perceived medicinal properties.
Coca tea is a popular beverage in parts of South America, known for its mild stimulant effect.
