COCA Meaning and
Definition
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Coca refers to a tropical plant native to South America that has been cultivated for thousands of years for its stimulating properties. Its scientific name is Erythroxylum coca. The plant belongs to the family Erythroxylaceae and is characterized by the presence of alkaloids, including cocaine, which is responsible for its stimulant effects.
The leaves of the coca plant have been traditionally chewed by indigenous communities in the Andean region for their energizing and appetite-suppressing effects. They contain various active compounds that can enhance mental alertness, ease fatigue, and suppress hunger. Coca leaves have cultural and religious significance in several indigenous cultures and are often used during rituals and ceremonies.
While coca leaves have some mild stimulating properties and can have therapeutic uses, refined cocaine, extracted from the plant, is a potent and highly addictive central nervous system stimulant. The production, distribution, and consumption of cocaine are illegal in most countries due to its harmful effects and potential for abuse.
The term "coca" can also refer more broadly to products derived from the coca plant, such as coca tea or beverages, which contain a milder form of the alkaloids found in the leaves. These products are consumed in some South American countries as traditional remedies or for their stimulant properties. However, it is important to note that the use and legality of coca-based products vary across different regions and countries.
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The dried leaf of a plant, having highly narcotic qualities, used by the Peruvians.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of COCA
The word "coca" has its origins in the Quechua language, which is spoken in the Andean region of South America. In Quechua, the word for the coca plant is "kuka" or "qucha". The Spanish explorers who arrived in South America in the 16th century adopted this term and adapted it into "coca" in their own language. Eventually, the word "coca" became widely used in various languages to refer to the plant and its derived products.
Similar spelling words for COCA
- cocoa,
- coccia,
- cook,
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- cos,
- coscia,
- cowage,
- cox,
- Coxe,
- cow oak,
- cosy,
- couch,
- coach,
- cocci,
- coxa,
- coco,
- cows,
- coax,
- cocco,
- cosh,
- cog,
- coma,
- cola,
- cozza,
- cock,
- coke,
- Coosa,
- coss.
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