coca
word
/ˈkoʊkə/
KOH-kuh
/kˈəʊkɐ/
KOH-kuh
Definition
Coca is a South American plant whose leaves are traditionally chewed or brewed as tea and are also the source of the drug cocaine.
Usage & Nuances
'Coca' is not the same as 'cocoa' (the chocolate plant). Used mostly in scientific, cultural, and Andean contexts. 'Coca' can refer to the plant, dried leaves, or tea. Not to be confused with the soft drink 'Coke', short for 'Coca-Cola'.
Spanish: cocaPortuguese (BR): cocaPortuguese (PT): cocaChinese (Simplified): 古柯Chinese (Traditional): 古柯Hindi: कोकाArabic: الكوكاBengali: কোকাRussian: кокаJapanese: コカVietnamese: cocaKorean: 코카Turkish: koka bitkisi - kokaUrdu: کوکاIndonesian: koka
Example Sentences
In Peru, people have used coca leaves for centuries.
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Coca tea helps some travelers with altitude sickness.
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Some farmers grow coca as their main crop.
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When visiting Bolivia, I tried coca tea for the first time.
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Local people often chew coca leaves while working in the mountains.
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Don’t confuse coca with the chocolate plant, which is called 'cocoa.'
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