kola
African nut tree
Kola is a tree native to tropical Africa, or the caffeine-rich nut it produces.
Kola nuts have been chewed as stimulants for centuries and became a flavoring ingredient in early cola drinks—hence the name.
The spelling cola now dominates for the beverage, but kola persists in botanical contexts: kola nut extract, kola plantations in West Africa.
Alertness-boosting drug
- energyPower to do work
- alertnessActive mental awareness
- wakefulnessState of being conscious
- boostUpward push or increase
pick-me-up · tonic · fatigue · endurance · metabolism · theobromine · alkaloid · invigoration
Embryonic plant capsule
- podSeed case or cetacean group
- huskDry seed covering
- shellHard outer covering
- kernelSeed or essential core
lobe · cotyledon · bitter · chewing · extraction · dried · fresh · red
American cola brand
- sodaCarbonated soft drink
- soft drinkNon-alcoholic carbonated beverage
- syrupThick sugar liquid
- flavoringSubstance adding taste
carbonation · refreshment · recipe · extract · secret formula · fountain · bottling · sweetener
West African federal republic
- GhanaWest African republic
- Ivory CoastWest African republic
- CameroonWest African republic
- GuineaWest African coastal nation
Senegal · Mali · Sierra Leone · Liberia · Gambia · Benin · Burkina Faso · Niger
stimulant
Alertness-boosting drug
- energyPower to do work
- alertnessActive mental awareness
- wakefulnessState of being conscious
boost · pick-me-up · tonic · fatigue · endurance · metabolism · theobromine · alkaloid · invigoration · vigor
seed
Embryonic plant capsule
kernel · lobe · cotyledon · bitter · chewing · extraction · dried · fresh · red · white
Pepsi
American cola brand
- sodaCarbonated soft drink
- soft drinkNon-alcoholic carbonated beverage
- syrupThick sugar liquid
flavoring · carbonation · refreshment · recipe · extract · secret formula · fountain · bottling · sweetener · mixer
Nigeria
West African federal republic
- GhanaWest African republic
- Ivory CoastWest African republic
- CameroonWest African republic
Guinea · Senegal · Mali · Sierra Leone · Liberia · Gambia · Benin · Burkina Faso · Niger · West Africa
ceremony
Formal event marking occasions
- offeringSomething presented or given
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
- welcomeHospitable greeting offered
greeting · blessing · ancestor · elder · respect · tradition · wedding · naming · prayer · libation
kolasedative
Drug promoting calm
depressant · chamomile · valerian · tranquilizer · kava
- kola nutCaffeine-bearing tropical seed