kola nut: Meaning and Definition of

ko'la nut"

Pronunciation: [key]
  1. a brownish seed, about the size of a chestnut, produced by a tropical tree belonging to the genus Cola, containing both caffeine and theobromine: its extract is used in soft drinks.
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