Cola (Noun)
Meaning 1
Carbonated drink flavored with extract from kola nuts (`dope' is a southernism in the United States).
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- She grabbed a cold cola from the fridge to quench her thirst after the long hike.
- The popular cola brand has been a staple in many American households for decades.
- He ordered a cola with a slice of lemon at the diner to go with his burger.
- The new cola flavor was a hit among the younger crowd at the music festival.
- After trying several different brands, she decided her favorite cola was the classic one her grandfather used to drink.
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Meaning 2
Large genus of African trees bearing kola nuts.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The cola tree, a member of the Sterculiaceae family, is widely cultivated in tropical Africa for its edible seeds.
- Cola trees have been an integral part of African culture and traditional medicine for centuries.
- Kola nuts from the cola tree are still used as a form of currency in some parts of Africa.
- In some African cultures, cola trees are considered sacred and play a significant role in various ceremonies.
- The cola tree's distinctive seeds have been used as a stimulant and for medicinal purposes for thousands of years.