<![CDATA[Kava]]>A species of Macropiper (M. methysticum), the long pepper, fromthe root of which an intoxicating beverage is made by thePolynesians, by a process of mastication; also, the beverage itself.[Written also kawa, kava, and ava.]

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/topic/17955/kavaRSS for NodeWed, 17 Jun 2026 16:51:24 GMTWed, 22 Mar 2017 02:43:11 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Kava on Mon, 31 Aug 2020 01:44:02 GMT]]>A Pacific Islands drink made from the crushed roots of a plant of the pepper family, having a mildly intoxicating or sedative effect.

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/295934https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/295934Mon, 31 Aug 2020 01:44:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kava on Mon, 31 Aug 2020 01:35:54 GMT]]>Kava comes from the root of a shrub that grows in the South Pacific. It is ingested as a tea or in capsule form. The active ingredients are thought to be kavalactones.

(See also Overview of Dietary Supplements.)

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/295933https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/295933Mon, 31 Aug 2020 01:35:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kava on Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:34:02 GMT]]>A narcotic sedative drink made in Polynesia from the crushed roots of a plant of the pepper family.

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/241511https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/241511Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:34:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kava on Tue, 28 Mar 2017 05:19:45 GMT]]>A soporific herb consumed in tea form by [vegans], [wombat nuzzlers], and other idiots. Causes temporary mental retardation and pronounced loss of motor control.

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/57023https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/57023Tue, 28 Mar 2017 05:19:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kava on Tue, 28 Mar 2017 05:19:45 GMT]]>a very popular drink in [Fiji], commonly made with in a big bowl and is served to special guests in the country.

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/57022https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/57022Tue, 28 Mar 2017 05:19:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kava on Tue, 28 Mar 2017 05:19:45 GMT]]>A drink made from the roots of a plant that's quite popular in [fiji] and the south pacific.

Its more of a social drink which pacific islanders take to merry-make @ social/tradtional events

Muddy brown in colour and quite sour and nasty-tasting. If you ask me, its absolute crap! Why anyone would wanna drink it is beyond me!

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/57021https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/57021Tue, 28 Mar 2017 05:19:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kava on Tue, 28 Mar 2017 05:19:45 GMT]]>roots of a kava tree ground up into powder and mixed with water to create a drink. Kava is very poular in Fiji and has mild effects such as numbing and slighty diziness. But if drunken in large quantitys has very many of the same effects as pot. It is a muddy brown color and tastes lik a mixture of dirt and water because it basically is.

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/57020https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/57020Tue, 28 Mar 2017 05:19:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kava on Tue, 28 Mar 2017 05:19:45 GMT]]>A good drink in Fiji.

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/57019https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/57019Tue, 28 Mar 2017 05:19:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kava on Tue, 28 Mar 2017 05:19:44 GMT]]>A wonderful blend of roots, dirt and water... producing very mild hallucinogenic effects and a buzzing feeling of euphoria.

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/57018https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/57018Tue, 28 Mar 2017 05:19:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Kava on Sun, 23 Jan 2022 13:34:01 GMT]]>The root of a plant from the South Pacific that has mild [psychoactive] effects. The root was traditionally chewed, but is now ground and sold world wide as tea or in capsules. It acts as a mild sedative, and is used as an herbal remedy for anxiety. It is also used in traditional ceremonies in Hawaii and other Pacific islands. Although there has not been significant evidence, there have been claims that kava may cause liver damage.

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