cola nut

noun

co·​la nut

less common spelling of kola nut

: the bitter caffeine-containing chestnut-sized seed of a kola tree used especially as a masticatory and in beverages

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The whiskey is rich and fruity on the nose, featuring warm banana bread, candied nuts, vanilla, caramel, hints of cola nut, and a slight savory note. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

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“Cola nut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cola%20nut. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

cola nut, cola tree

variant of kola nut, kola tree

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