| 单词 | betel |
| 例句 | Masjid comes back chewing betel leaves, and we start driving again. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Reynolds smiled, showing black teeth from chewing betel nut. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z At their feet were piled betel leaves, rice and a host of sweetmeats. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z She had hidden her face with a heart-shaped betel leaf, kept her head bent low until she had circled him seven times. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Their teeth were stained red, too, because they were always chewing betel nuts. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Now I brought out the stores I had put by month after month—rice and dhal and ghee, jars of oil, betel leaf, areca nuts, chewing tobacco and copra. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z And he will import betel leaves and sweet potato leaves to make dishes inspired by traditional West African comfort food. Hospitality, Senegal’s Way, at Teranga in Harlem 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z She recalls stories from the “ancient crones who chewed betel nut and spat its red juice while squatting on their haunches in the market,” and who spun stories about the dead. Viet Thanh Nguyen’s ‘The Refugees’ couldn’t come at a better time 2017-01-31T05:00:00Z As we relax on his porch after sightseeing, he offers me betel, the traditional intoxicant of the region, which turns one’s teeth and mouth bright, bright red. T Magazine: Water World 2010-11-19T20:34:00Z But in a city notorious for its lack of civic sense and where most walls are adorned with tobacco and betel leaf stains, aren't they worried about the fate of their masterpieces? Project to give Mumbai a Bollywood mural makeover 2012-05-16T07:13:55Z Unlike the original, the new place will be fitted with Japanese tabletop grills for searing skewered Wagyu beef wrapped in betel leaf, black sea bass, sugarcane shrimp and lemongrass grilled oysters. New Restaurants to Fill In New York’s Gaps 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z The salad was a particular highlight: a boisterous sweet-tart jumble of more than a dozen ingredients, including thinly sliced betel leaf, fried shallots, cashews and shredded fresh white turmeric. Choice Tables: In Chiang Mai, a Chef Traces His Menus 2011-11-04T18:37:25Z You may see one or two elements of this trinity in other Vietnamese restaurants here, but they probably will not be cooked over charcoal and the peppery, tannic betel leaf is likely to be missing. Labor-Intensive Vietnamese Cooking in a Summer Short on Labor 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z Uncle Boon’s is a place of deep inspiration — amazing betel leaves and eye-wateringly hot banana blossom salad that make both of us hiccup with delight. Where Should You Eat in New York? Go to These Favorite Spots 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z How about smoked trout with betel leaf, and other Asian street food, at Lucky Bee on the Lower East Side? Restaurant Debuts That Stand Out Above the Rest 2015-09-08T04:00:00Z The restaurant will douse local seafood with green curry, and wrap lobster in betel leaves. New Restaurants Pop Up in East End 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z There's no anxiety that chewing on a betel nut cannot soothe. Comfort women: Last of Japan's WW2 sex slaves sing 'forget us not' 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z The corridors smelled of urine, garbage and medical waste, and hospital walls were stained with betel leaf spit. Death toll rises amid sweltering heat wave in 2 of India’s most populous states 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z Chewing on a betel nut, his teeth stained blood red, the man insisted he was a boat owner, not a smuggler. Rohingya refugees brave perilous seas to escape camp desperation His family, along with the rest of the village, caught the virus from workers at a nearby factory for betel nuts, a local Hunan delicacy. China Cautiously Takes to the Road for Lunar New Year 2023-01-21T05:00:00Z "Why did they shoot and kill the people demonstrating? Why did they torture them? Why are they killing people without reason?" he asks, as he chews betel nut in his base in the forest. Myanmar: 'If I get the first shot, I will kill you son’ 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z On a recent Saturday night, devotees decorated the idol with garlands made of betel leaves. India’s visa temples attract devotees aspiring to go abroad 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z A man reads newspaper while selling betel leaves, known as pan, cigarettes and candies from a shop in Karachi, Pakistan, December 30, 2021. Pakistan expects GDP growth to slow to 5% amid fiscal consolidation 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z Sometimes plain and phlegmy, sometimes blood red from chewing tobacco-laced betel nut or paan, it decorates simple walls and mighty edifices alike. India's unwinnable battle against spitting 2021-12-26T05:00:00Z Some, if not all, were shot before they were trapped inside a hut next to a betel farm and set alight. 'My friends are being burned': Atrocities mount under Myanmar's junta 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z “I’m not expecting the delivery guy to explain that this sauce goes with this beef wrapped in betel leaf,” he said. These Days, Even a Michelin Star Chef Has to Sell Takeout 2020-03-30T04:00:00Z A few beautifully dressed girls offered the guests tobacco and betel leaves from decorated baskets. How Disaster Aid Ravaged an Island People 2020-03-25T04:00:00Z Next to his betel nuts, he still proudly displays his hand-made sign he carried to the rally: “No Need China.” When China came calling: inside the Solomon Islands switch 2019-12-07T05:00:00Z He could barely stand, but he followed the officer to a clearing, where three higher-ranking officials sat under the shade of betel nut trees. The Schoolteacher and the Genocide 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z The practice involves placing a small gift — a bit of money or betel nut — in a basket in exchange for a favor. Scores of migrant girls quietly vanishing from Indonesia 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z The practice involves placing a small gift - a bit of money or betel nut - in a basket in exchange for a favor. Scores of migrant girls quietly vanishing from Indonesia 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z Along with drinking alcohol in public, chewing betel nut and spitting out the messy remains has been aggressively discouraged in Port Moresby this year. Papua New Guinea’s betel high defies control, convention 2018-11-16T05:00:00Z Along with drinking alcohol in public, chewing betel nut and spitting out the messy remains has been aggressively discouraged in Port Moresby this year. Papua New Guinea’s betel high defies control, convention 2018-11-16T05:00:00Z His brother, an unofficial campaign aide, handed out little pouches of areca nut wrapped in betel leaf, a mild stimulant that reddens the teeth when chewed. In tiny Bhutan, known for its pursuit of happiness, democracy brings discontent 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z He chews betel and he lives in a rickety hut made of plastic and bamboo. The Rohingya lists: refugees compile their own record of those... 2018-08-17T04:00:00Z In a rush of hope and excitement, the frail 69-year-old climbed a tree to pick some betel leaves. Scores of migrant girls quietly vanishing from Indonesia 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z The restrictions on public drinking and betel nut chewing could change behavior for the better, she said, but was also afraid of what might happen once the foreign dignitaries leave. Papua New Guinea’s betel high defies control, convention 2018-11-16T05:00:00Z The restrictions on public drinking and betel nut chewing could change behavior for the better, she said, but was also afraid of what might happen once the foreign dignitaries leave. Papua New Guinea’s betel high defies control, convention 2018-11-16T05:00:00Z Before these American flamethrowers were incorporated into Sichuan dishes, local cooks used other ingredients to excite an eater’s central nervous system, including ginger root and betel nuts. Sichuan food is so much more than spicy 2018-05-15T04:00:00Z Kuso cracked open a betel nut with his molars and started chewing. One of Australia’s notorious refugee camps has become an economic crutch for Papua New Guinea island 2018-05-08T04:00:00Z Grilled rib-eye nuggets wrapped in betel leaves lacked the charred flavor. Reckless Noodle House’s Asian-fusion flavors become a surprise hit 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z In the latter, apart from Assam’s eponymous tea, and rice and betel, only a handful of other plants have found a way to thrive. Assam's Endangered Apes 2018-04-18T04:00:00Z At a small roadside stall, Winifred sells betel nut, mustard and bananas that she grows behind her house. The tradition that's killing a nation 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z He sometimes resorts to stealing dried betel nuts to sell and fund his addiction. The drug addictions devastating Thai villages - BBC News 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z She grows cucumbers and donates to her local pagoda, chews betel leaf and tends her cows. The Bucolic Life of a Cambodian Grandmother Accused of Mass Killings 2017-02-24T05:00:00Z Safdar constantly chews a betel nut derivative, which has a stimulant effect – a common habit among drivers in Pakistan. On the frontline with Karachi’s ambulance drivers 2017-04-06T04:00:00Z “This is a very fun, happy life,” said Islam Ahmed, 24, a tall, lean man chewing on areca nuts and betel leaves at one of two cafes on the less than one-square-mile island. Inhabitants of Maldives Atoll Fear a Flood of Saudi Money 2017-03-26T04:00:00Z She chews betel nut, despite the health implications. The tradition that's killing a nation 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z In the village of Ban Uyib, scrap metal, electricity wires, boilers and even betel nuts, coconuts, bananas and scrap rubber are stolen on a daily basis. The drug addictions devastating Thai villages - BBC News 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z No one had the guts to raise a riot, but if a European woman went through the bazaars alone somebody would probably spit betel juice over her dress. Did George Orwell shoot an elephant? His 1936 'confession' – and what it might mean 2017-03-18T04:00:00Z Areca nuts are wrapped in betel leaf and then chewed. Police and health officials crack down on imported stimulant 2017-03-03T05:00:00Z One was picking his teeth with a sprig of straw, another chewed noisily on betel nut. Glimpses behind the exalted persona of Thailand's king 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z For Nuari, betel nut sales are her main source of income. The tradition that's killing a nation 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z Bhumibol and Sirikit spent much of their time touring villages and meeting pastoral Thais, typically illiterate with lips stained red from chewing betel, most of whom had had little contact with officialdom. Thailand Bids Farewell to King Bhumibol Adulyadej 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z The nearby street stalls, selling the ubiquitous parcels of chewing tobacco wrapped in betel leaves, aren’t likely to last much longer. Story of cities #47: Myanmar rising – how democracy is changing Yangon's skyline 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z Her mother, sitting on the floor and chewing pan, a betel leaf mix, said that her youngest daughter was different from her other three children. Arrested after falling for another woman - BBC News 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z He and his neighbors rise early in the morning to walk miles along a nearly impassable dirt road to work on coffee, pepper and betel nut plantations. Electrifying India, With the Sun and Small Loans 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z With the popularity of betel nut on the rise, the future burden of cancer treatment on the national health system is a ticking time bomb. The tradition that's killing a nation 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z “I was shocked after working there a while, and I realised there was no way out,” said Tin Nyo Win, 22, whose teeth are stained red from chewing betel nut. Shrimp sold by global supermarkets is peeled by slave labourers in Thailand 2015-12-14T05:00:00Z Her collection impressed one writer as a “creative hodgepodge,” ranging from a Calder bronze to a Balinese betel nut cracker. Olga Hirshhorn, art collector and wife of museum founder, dies at 95 2015-10-04T04:00:00Z So they smoke pot which, you know, not surprising for you guys in Colorado, and they also use an indigenous drug called betel nut which stains their gums red. The Molecule Behind the Golden Rule 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z Putting it together is like making a salad: a street vendor who sells the stuff takes a leaf, coats it with lime paste and puts in a pinch of cloves, aniseed, cardamom and betel nuts. It's not cocaine: what you need to know about the pope's coca drink 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z A native cash crop, betel nut is referred to as "green gold", and it is completely untaxed. The tradition that's killing a nation 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z At a recent presentation to elementary school children of fishing industry workers, nearly all raised their hands when asked whether their parents or relatives chewed betel nuts. Asia's deadly secret: The scourge of the betel nut 2015-03-21T04:00:00Z Indian rules permit only 40 items to enter nearly duty-free, among them reed brooms and betel nuts. Missing link 2014-11-13T05:00:00Z The people who are addicted to betel nut don’t tend their plots. The Molecule Behind the Golden Rule 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z Don’t freak out – that’s not bloody teeth coming out of your mouth, it’s just the leftover betel leaf ingredients. It's not cocaine: what you need to know about the pope's coca drink 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z Markets often have an area dedicated solely to betel nut vendors. The tradition that's killing a nation 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z But the Taiwanese government is helping people catch the disease much sooner by providing around one million free screenings and funding programs to help people quit betel nuts for good. Asia's deadly secret: The scourge of the betel nut 2015-03-21T04:00:00Z After paying for pesticides, fertilisers and equipment, the revenue from the betel nuts was not enough to pay off even half the loans. Suicide in India: 'My son was hardworking but he had no support' 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z Light industry and cottage businesses — like weaving, making brass and copper ware, and curing betel leaves — contribute the largest share of economic activity. Cleaning Up Varanasi Is a Test for Narendra Modi 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z The rally site was mobbed with women — lean, work-worn women in bright saris, spitting red betel juice or dancing in the aisles. Coalition-Building Season in India 2014-04-12T17:24:10Z But it was marked by controversy: it was criticised for police brutality in enforcement and for ruining the livelihoods of betel nut suppliers. The tradition that's killing a nation 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z The government is also trying to reduce the domestic supply of betel nuts by offering subsidies to farmers to cut down their trees and plant alternative crops. Asia's deadly secret: The scourge of the betel nut 2015-03-21T04:00:00Z But in Mawlynnong, even those who chew betel nuts swallow the nuts’ pungent juice instead of spitting it onto the ground. India Ink: ‘Cleanest Village’ Questions Its Blessings Amid Influx of Visitors 2014-03-10T08:01:24Z A contract is drawn up over a bowl of nuts and betel leaves, Mrs. Meyyappan added, “Then you create a menu and get to work.” In India, a Pilgrimage to a Feast for Thousands 2014-02-03T20:35:05Z His father is thin, with a gaunt face and red teeth from chewing betel nut. Forced to fish on Thailand's trawlers 2014-01-23T23:11:59Z It is true that many Papua New Guineans rely on the sale of betel nut for their livelihoods. The tradition that's killing a nation 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z Such is its effectiveness, that alongside nicotine, alcohol and caffeine, betel nuts are believed to be one of the most popular mind-altering substances in the world. Asia's deadly secret: The scourge of the betel nut 2015-03-21T04:00:00Z High-mountain betel nut, cabbage and tea, for example, remain as popular now as ever despite widespread knowledge that they cause erosion that leaves hillsides open to dangerous mudslides. Tipping Point For Taiwan's Environmental Movement 2013-12-18T04:31:00Z Hawkers of heart-shaped green betel leaves did a brisk business. Katha Journal: Orwell’s House Links Myanmar to Its Burmese Days 2013-05-24T01:41:19Z The state of Odisha owns the sandy land for the steel plant by the Bay of Bengal, but farmers like Das have cultivated betel there for years. Protests and sand, but no steel: POSCO's fading India dream 2013-02-10T16:06:21Z Once reserved for sacred events, now almost half of Papua New Guineans chew betel nut. The tradition that's killing a nation 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z High rates of oral cancer are destroying the lives of many who buy betel nuts, often decades after their first taste. Asia's deadly secret: The scourge of the betel nut 2015-03-21T04:00:00Z Mr. Mohan, 46, grew up in Varanasi, a city on the banks of the Ganges acclaimed for its betel leaves, and has the stained teeth of a chewer to prove it. India Ink: In Delhi Gang Rape Case, a Seasoned Prosecutor 2013-01-21T04:47:49Z Instead it is flavoured with coconut, fruit preserves, rose petal preserve, and candied fennel seeds wrapped in a betel leaf. Quit 'smokeless' tobacco advice 2012-09-26T02:57:33Z Jhulia Das is an elderly grower of betel - a vine leaf used to wrap a heady mix known as 'paan' that is chewed by millions of Indians. Protests and sand, but no steel: POSCO's fading India dream 2013-02-10T16:06:21Z The chewing of betel nut, the seed of the Areca palm, is common across Asia and the Pacific. The tradition that's killing a nation 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z Although the exact preparation varies across countries and cultures, the quid is usually a mixture of slaked lime, a betel leaf and flavourings such as cardamom, cinnamon and tobacco. Asia's deadly secret: The scourge of the betel nut 2015-03-21T04:00:00Z On his desk lay a betel leaf neatly wrapped in a rubber band next to a stack of files from the New Delhi police. India Ink: In Delhi Gang Rape Case, a Seasoned Prosecutor 2013-01-21T04:47:49Z Southeast Asian men who chew betel nuts, a snack that contains a chemical affecting metabolic functioning, are more likely to have children with weight problems and heart disease. Opinion: Why Fathers Really Matter 2012-09-08T21:03:01Z Cultivating betel, along with coconuts, rice and cashews, provides a small but steady income for thousands of families living near the proposed mill site. Protests and sand, but no steel: POSCO's fading India dream 2013-02-10T16:06:21Z At an annual cultural festival in East New Britain province, the tell-tale signs of betel nut chewing are ubiquitous. The tradition that's killing a nation 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z To the chagrin of Jackson Heights shopkeepers, some passers-by spit half-chewed betel leaves and saliva onto the sidewalks, just as they did in their native countries. Messy Aftermath of Paan, After-Dinner Treat, Splits Jackson Heights, Queens 2012-08-13T02:22:49Z Mr Hindes said that chewing betel quid was a popular habit, which resulted in oral problems. Dental students to treat Indians 2012-05-27T07:23:41Z Animal studies have shown that the effects of betel nut consumption by a male may extend to his grandchildren. Opinion: Why Fathers Really Matter 2012-09-08T21:03:01Z He then silently strews perfumes, blossoms, resin, and betel leaves, as the funeral cake, and places a lighted lamp on it. The Masculine Cross A History of Ancient and Modern Crosses and Their Connection with the Mysteries of Sex Worship; Also an Account of the Kindred Phases of Phallic Faiths and Practices 2012-04-11T02:00:31.327Z "I tried stopping them, they were too young. But they grew up with betel nut. We have to educate the children to not chew." The tradition that's killing a nation 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z A pair of silken purses, or bags, to carry betel, money, and tobacco, may be seen in the hand, or hanging over the shoulder, of every man and woman not actually employed in hard labor. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z Among the principal goods dealt with are tea, silk, opium, sugar, flax, salt, earthenware, oil, amber, cotton and cotton goods, sandal-wood, ivory, betel, vegetables, live stock and granite. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" 2012-03-15T02:00:32.250Z There, highly skilled practitioners apply massage developed by 16th-century Indonesian royalty — the founders of modern jamu — with creams and oils containing turmeric, betel leaves, lives and crushed eggshells. Jamu: Why Isn't Indonesia's Ancient System of Herbal Healing Better Known? 2012-03-01T03:25:00Z Pan or pawn—Indian substitute for chewing-gum or tobacco, made by wrapping bits of nuts and lime in the leaves of the betel. In Kali's Country Tales from Sunny India 2012-02-17T03:00:28.697Z In an urgent crackdown, a ban on the sale and consumption of betel nut across Port Moresby has been in force for three-and-a-half years. The tradition that's killing a nation 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z The cocoa-palm and its noble fruit, the betel and its ingredients, are here known by entirely different names. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume II (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-03T03:00:07.630Z Page 119: "cocoa" was changed to "coca" in the phrase, "... opium, betel, hasheesh, and coca...." Modern Magic 2012-01-01T03:00:09.557Z Its geographical distribution in the Pacific may be roughly described by saying that the races that chew betel do not drink yankona. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z The products of the country are stated to be yellow wax, cotton, pearls, shells, betel nuts, and yuta cloth, which was perhaps one of the several cloths still woven of abacá, or piña. A History of the Philippines 2011-12-12T03:00:36.870Z His manner was easy and full of good-humor; but he chewed betel to almost disgusting excess; the golden pawn-box was never out of his hand, and he played with it as he talked. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 120, October, 1867. 2011-12-12T03:00:23.897Z In smoking and chewing betel they resemble the other races of the islands. The Inhabitants of the Philippines 2011-11-23T03:00:21.653Z The betel is, like tobacco, a narcotic stimulant, and causes giddiness in persons unaccustomed to it, excoriates the mouth, and is so burning that Western nations will be slow to adopt this Eastern habit. The Nut Culturist A Treatise on Propogation, Planting, and Cultivation of Nut Bearing Trees and Shrubs Adapted to the Climate of the United States 2011-11-12T03:00:31.793Z After finishing her supper, she drew forward the betel-nut basket to prepare betel and pan to chew, according to custom after a meal. Folk-Tales of the Khasis 2011-11-01T02:00:19.730Z Manganese is mined in large quantities, some iron is obtained, and other products are salt, palm-spirit, betel and bananas. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" 2011-10-31T02:00:28.703Z The use of the areca, or betel nut, is still common in all the Philippine Islands. The Story of Magellan and The Discovery of the Philippines 2011-10-22T02:00:26.240Z This rite being performed, the females take each a bit of the sweetmeat and betel which has been last offered to Ma Doorga. The Hindoos as they Are A Description of the Manners, Customs and the Inner Life of Hindoo Society in Bengal 2011-10-13T02:00:35.977Z Se�or, I was beautiful then—now I am old and dried; I chew betel; I drink tuba; I spit. Caybigan 2011-08-31T02:01:21.780Z The white chief bids us give each other the sirih and betel. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z After a while, however, he finds a pleasant stimulation of sensation in the constant presence of the biting betel nut in his mouth; he craves it and cannot do his work so well without it. Health Through Will Power 2011-08-18T02:00:20.367Z You know the Papuan natives who stain their teeth with betel nut think white molars hideous. The Awful Australian 2011-08-11T02:00:14.850Z Somehow or other, the bridegroom must be made to use them with the betel, in spite of the warning of his mother, forbidding him to use them on any account. The Hindoos as they Are A Description of the Manners, Customs and the Inner Life of Hindoo Society in Bengal 2011-10-13T02:00:35.977Z Now redness of the tongue after chewing betel is always an indication of the mutual affection of a husband and wife among the illiterate of Hindu society. Tales of the Sun or Folklore of Southern India 2011-08-09T02:00:29.493Z The hall was thick with smoke, for those who were not chewing betel were laboring on big Dutch pipes, introduced by their white rulers. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z The betel nut chewer ignores all this, proceeds to form the habit, urged thereto by the force of example, and then lets himself drift along, hoping that it will have no bad effects. Health Through Will Power 2011-08-18T02:00:20.367Z Less cosmic but equally suggestive, a beautiful little container with a carved lid resembling a flower was probably used for lime powder, one of the components necessary for the millenniums-old habit of betel chewing. | Connecticut: Glitter That Epitomized an Ancient Culture 2011-07-23T02:33:11Z Otto of roses, rose water out of gold or silver pots, nosegays, and paun or betel are freely distributed among them. The Hindoos as they Are A Description of the Manners, Customs and the Inner Life of Hindoo Society in Bengal 2011-10-13T02:00:35.977Z The servants placed the baskets before the master and stood outside the house, while Chandralêkhâ took the dish of betel leaves, nuts, &c., and humbly prostrated herself on the ground before him. Tales of the Sun or Folklore of Southern India 2011-08-09T02:00:29.493Z There’s plenty of fishing, and shooting, and—” “He could learn to chew betel, and smoke opium, and settle down into an Eastern dreamer.” One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z The teeth of the Nicobarese are both large and prominent, and the continuous use of betel and tobacco stains them a brown and black colour that is much admired. In the Andamans and Nicobars The Narrative of a Cruise in the Schooner "Terrapin" 2011-06-30T02:00:24.487Z "We will fight the government until our last breath," said Somanath Samal, a protester who says police drove his family from his betel vines and then set them alight. Welcome to POSCO country: India's fight for investors 2011-06-24T10:48:07Z The woman cleared away the remains of their meal, and took out some betel chews and commenced to roll them, while the child slept behind the purdah. Told on the Pagoda Tales of Burmah 2011-05-22T02:00:12.060Z He then began to chew his betel, and at one gulp swallowed up all the nutmeg and mace in the platter! Tales of the Sun or Folklore of Southern India 2011-08-09T02:00:29.493Z They lay about in boats or idled, chewing their betel on the shore and landing-stage. One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z The ex-queen chewed betel and smiled at him, and he, in return, tickled the soles of her feet till she screamed. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Kava and betel were introduced into Melanesia by different cultural migrations. Man, Past and Present 2011-03-28T02:00:29.283Z Still Mah May sat, no matter what the season, rolling her cheroots, cutting betel chews, and crooning some little song to herself. Told on the Pagoda Tales of Burmah 2011-05-22T02:00:12.060Z A bundle of betel leaves is cut across with a knife, and the cut ends should unite. Omens and Superstitions of Southern India 2011-03-28T02:00:25.937Z The priest wants some one to die so he can have betel to eat. Laos Folk-Lore of Farther India 2011-03-14T03:01:03.290Z His lips, stained a hideous red by the betel nut juice, opened in a derisive smile and revealed his blackened teeth. A Modern Buccaneer 2011-03-02T03:00:23.990Z The village gets most of its revenue from cultivating betel leaves, a mild narcotic used in paan, a mixture chewed by millions of South Asians. India Embracing Steelmakers With Land Law Limiting Government 2011-01-25T05:33:15Z What a jumping-jack, what a buffoon he was, that keen, penetrating man of the world, who had probably ground women's destinies as he would munch betel nuts. The Song of Songs 2011-01-01T03:00:25.907Z A Muhammadan fortune-teller advised the servant to burn the image, so at midnight he made an offering of a sheep, camphor, betel nuts, and cocoanuts, and performed the cremation ceremony. Omens and Superstitions of Southern India 2011-03-28T02:00:25.937Z Let us punish him, because he loves the betel nut better than the life of a man. Laos Folk-Lore of Farther India 2011-03-14T03:01:03.290Z At meals the choicest morsels were offered them: they were supplied with betel and tobacco: fulsome compliments and prayers for success in battle addressed to them. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" 2010-12-26T03:00:17.840Z Striding into the stadium, his mouth stained with the betel nut and tobacco mix that many men chew in India, was RK Jhawar, a rice wholesaler from north Delhi. Commonwealth Games: Pride wrestles with indifference in Delhi 2010-10-09T07:00:00Z Dinner at Nahm, which is in Bangkok’s Metropolitan hotel, starts with tapas-like appetizers like a betel leaf filled with the grapefruit-like pomelo, grilled prawns, toasted coconut and peanuts, all dressed with palm sugar and tamarind. Thais Bristle at Australian?s Take on Thai Cuisine 2010-09-24T01:18:00Z Balls of the powders, half cocoanut shells, betel, four-anna pieces, and oil lamps, are placed on the hands, legs, and abdomen. Omens and Superstitions of Southern India 2011-03-28T02:00:25.937Z Not until he had rested, did he inquire of the boy if the 71 people of the dead man had brought any betel to the temple in his absence. Laos Folk-Lore of Farther India 2011-03-14T03:01:03.290Z Her teeth are stained red from chewing tobacco flavoured betel leaf. 2010-02-07T17:22:00Z Active servants, clad solely in white, threw garlands of jasmine round the neck of each guest or offered golden salvers of pan supari, the savory betel leaf so dear to Eastern taste. The Great Mogul A third product to which the name catechu is also applied, is obtained from the fruits of the areca or betel palm, Areca catechu. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" Thither the priest and the boy proceed, and the deity is worshipped with offerings of cocoanuts; betel, flowers, etc. Omens and Superstitions of Southern India 2011-03-28T02:00:25.937Z In the north of Europe they are much used as a spice and flavouring material for cakes and liqueurs; and they are very extensively employed in the East for chewing with betel, &c. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" This idol had four arms, the body was painted a dusky red, with staring eyes, matted hair, a protruding tongue, and lips tinted with henna and betel. Round the World in Eighty Days The buyo is a thing composed of three ingredients—the leaf of the buyo-palm, a sea-shell which is a species of periwinkle, and a root similar in properties to the betel of India. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, February, 1852 Most of them even do not chew betel before marriage, and you hardly find one of these whose teeth are not a faultless row of pearls. The Woodlands Orchids When telling fortunes, the woman places on the basket the winnow, rice, betel leaves and areca nuts, and the wicker tray. Omens and Superstitions of Southern India 2011-03-28T02:00:25.937Z Her face is lined and wrinkled far ahead of its time, and I swear, from the color of her teeth, that she chews betel nut. The Right Time We, however, visited a quarry on the mountain called Nag Arjun, where the people obtain lime for p. 83white-washing their houses, and for chewing with betel. An Account of The Kingdom of Nepal And of the Territories Annexed to this Dominion by the House of Gorkha They have a strong veneration for the dead; and during several years it is their practice to visit their graves, and there to leave a little tobacco or betel. Adventures in the Philippine Islands He took some betel nut out of his broad-brimmed hat, and began to chew away, looking with an air of stupidity at everything within his horizon. Friars and Filipinos An Abridged Translation of Dr. Jose Rizal's Tagalog Novel, 'Noli Me Tangere.' Its presence cannot be easily detected, and many deaths occur among persons who are in the habit of carelessly chewing betel. Omens and Superstitions of Southern India 2011-03-28T02:00:25.937Z She does not want to listen or talk, she only wants to scrunch betel, and grunt. Things as They Are Mission Work in Southern India Her lips were thin and as red as betel. Peter the Brazen A Mystery Story of Modern China During the greater portion of the night the whole company assembled upon the occasion chews betel, drinks cocoa-wine, and discusses upon all other subjects but marriage. Adventures in the Philippine Islands In this first precinct are the vendors of betel nut, cigars and tobacco, delicacies and refreshments. Friars and Filipinos An Abridged Translation of Dr. Jose Rizal's Tagalog Novel, 'Noli Me Tangere.' In Malabar, a young man, apparently in good health, walked home with two other men after a feast, chewing betel. Omens and Superstitions of Southern India 2011-03-28T02:00:25.937Z They sat round us on the floor and ate betel, as everybody does here in all leisure moments, and they stared. Things as They Are Mission Work in Southern India The betel nut is about the size of a walnut. An Ohio Woman in the Philippines Giving personal experiences and descriptions including incidents of Honolulu, ports in Japan and China Should the future mother-in-law accept, the young lover is admitted, and then his future mother-in-law is sure to go and spend the very same piaster in betel and cocoa-wine. Adventures in the Philippine Islands But it seemeth they were taken after several manners; for coffa and opium are taken down, tobacco but in smoke, and betel is but champed in the mouth with a little lime. All About Coffee It was given out that the cause of death was an insect, which infests betel leaves, and is very poisonous. Omens and Superstitions of Southern India 2011-03-28T02:00:25.937Z Areca Nut Nut "eaten" by the Indians with betel leaf or lime. Things as They Are Mission Work in Southern India Many would be solemnly and industriously chewing the betel nut, which colors lips and saliva a vivid red. An Ohio Woman in the Philippines Giving personal experiences and descriptions including incidents of Honolulu, ports in Japan and China Some tobacco, betel and personal objects of the deceased are put near and then it is covered up with the ground. My Friends the Savages Notes and Observations of a Perak settler (Malay Peninsula) He had been suffering for the want of his “betel” for a long while, and the rhubarb tobacco had proved but a poor substitute. The Plant Hunters Adventures Among the Himalaya Mountains Women vow that they will, if all goes well, give a cocoanut, betel, or flowers when they leave. Omens and Superstitions of Southern India 2011-03-28T02:00:25.937Z And now that the spectacle was safe in the house, the instincts of hospitality urged clean mats and betel. Things as They Are Mission Work in Southern India “Instead of taking a leaf out of his pouch,” continued Murray, “smearing it with that mess of white lime paste out of his shell—” “Putting a bit of broken betel nut inside—” said Roberts. Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop For seven days continual watch is kept over it and it is provided with food, tobacco and betel. My Friends the Savages Notes and Observations of a Perak settler (Malay Peninsula) Of course the boys were now curious to know what the betel was, and the shikarree proceeded to give them full information about this curious commodity. The Plant Hunters Adventures Among the Himalaya Mountains This he places, with betel leaves and areca nuts, near the grave. Omens and Superstitions of Southern India 2011-03-28T02:00:25.937Z There is a not very clean old woman diligently devouring betel; another with an enormous mouth, which she always holds wide open; another with a very loud voice and a shock of unspeakable hair. Things as They Are Mission Work in Southern India Certainly a cup of tea is more refreshing than the fragment of betel nut wrapped up in a leaf and enclosed in a piece of gold paper. India and the Indians The use of this capsicum, and the continual chewing of tobacco, and betel has ruined the palate of the Sakais, and left them with little power of relishing. My Friends the Savages Notes and Observations of a Perak settler (Malay Peninsula) Ossaroo showed his young masters how the betel was prepared for chewing. The Plant Hunters Adventures Among the Himalaya Mountains The basal portion of the betel leaf must be rejected, as it produces disease; the apical part, as it induces sin; and the midrib and veins, as they destroy the intellect. Omens and Superstitions of Southern India 2011-03-28T02:00:25.937Z The friends of her husband she should welcome by presenting them with flowers, ointment, incense, betel leaves, and betel nut. The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana Translated From the Sanscrit in Seven Parts With Preface, Introduction and Concluding Remarks Pan supari is the betel nut wrapped up in a leaf, which is distributed to guests on festal occasions, and chewed by those who like it. India and the Indians But then the older women told her that she could chew betel when she was married, and her mother showed her a little set of betel-nut boxes, for which she had sent to Singapore. Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines The leaves of the betel pepper are first spread out. The Plant Hunters Adventures Among the Himalaya Mountains They also offer betel leaves, on which turmeric and kunkumam have been placed. Omens and Superstitions of Southern India 2011-03-28T02:00:25.937Z The girl herself should try to get alone with her beloved in some quiet place, and at odd times should give him flowers, betel nut, betel leaves and perfumes. The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana Translated From the Sanscrit in Seven Parts With Preface, Introduction and Concluding Remarks When the food had been disposed of, and quids of betel nut and cigarettes were being discussed, the talk naturally turned upon the war, which had so recently closed. In Court and Kampong Being Tales and Sketches of Native Life in the Malay Peninsula The old man—he must have been sixty—donned his best clothes, relieved his mouth of a great red quid of betel, and came out to welcome us. Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines The “betel,” or “pawn” as it is called by the Hindoos, is a compound substance, and its component parts are a leaf, a nut, and some quicklime. The Plant Hunters Adventures Among the Himalaya Mountains In addition to kavalam, some put betel leaves in the mouths of the Dāsaris, who, after chewing them, spit them into the mouths of the devotees. Omens and Superstitions of Southern India 2011-03-28T02:00:25.937Z Having then eaten betel leaves, with other things that give fragrance to the mouth, he should perform his usual business. The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana Translated From the Sanscrit in Seven Parts With Preface, Introduction and Concluding Remarks Another ugly habit is the chewing of betel, the nut of the areca palm, which is mixed with pepper leaves and lime. Two Years with the Natives in the Western Pacific Cups of tea, à la Chinoise—that is, without milk or sugar—were placed on handsome trays before each guest, as well as betel nuts, cakes, a quantity of rokos, and other native delicacies.... A Visit to Java With an Account of the Founding of Singapore Down the centre of each ward spit-boxes were provided for second and third class convicts accustomed to betel chewing. Prisoners Their Own Warders A Record of the Convict Prison at Singapore in the Straits Settlements Established 1825 These properties are readily understood when we consider that the lime is antacid, the bonga astringent and tonic and the betel aromatic and stimulant. The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines The Chinese, in order to blacken them, chew what is called “betel” or “betel nut,” a common masticatory in the East. The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources He carried a box with three compartments—one for betel; another for digestive pills; a third for poisoned pills. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 The chief after holding a short consultation, returned to his house and brought out five pieces of betel nut, which he gave to the sailors as a token of friendship. Thrilling Narratives of Mutiny, Murder and Piracy A weird series of tales of shipwreck and disaster, from the earliest part of the century to the present time, with accounts of providential escapes and heart-rending fatalities. The teeth, too, were fine, when not disfigured by the chewing of the betel nut, which, when long continued, stains them a displeasing dark red. From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life The chiefs were chewing cinnamon and betel till their mouths were red. The Great White Tribe in Filipinia There grew the sál and betel, there On bending boughs the flowers were fair. The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse Oahika’s reply consisted merely of a good-humoured grin, which exhibited a remarkably fine set of teeth, deeply stained with betel nut. Turned Adrift Everybody chews the buyo leaf, which is like the betel of India, that you have heard of, just as everybody smokes in Luzon. Myths & Legends of our New Possessions & Protectorate The fact that everyone else chews betel nut, or plays mah-jongg, does not mean that I will take up these practices. Have We No Rights? A frank discussion of the "rights" of missionaries This is known under the name of betel nut, and is about the size of a nutmeg. Catalogue of Economic Plants in the Collection of the U. S. Department of Agriculture He looked on wood with cassias filled, And plants which balmy sweets distilled, Where her fair flowers the betel showed And the bright pods of pepper glowed. The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse But he chews betel; and his mouth was as black as though he had just eaten a piece of huckleberry-pie, and it looked horrid. Four Young Explorers or, Sight-Seeing in the Tropics There is no narcotic plant—not even the tea plant—in such extensive use, unless it is the betel of India and the adjoining countries. The Young Man's Guide On the evil twilight—rose and star and silver— Steals a song that long ago in Singapore they sang: Fragrant of spices, of incense and opium, Cinnamon and aconite, the betel and the bhang. Nights in London The nut is cut into small pieces, mixed with a small quantity of lime, and rolled up in leaves of the betel pepper. Catalogue of Economic Plants in the Collection of the U. S. Department of Agriculture Some from the palm groves where they fed, Some from the woods of betel sped: In countless numbers, fierce and brave, They came from mountain, lake, and cave. The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse "I suppose it all right here; but they disfigure and spoil one of the principal attractions of ladies in enlightened nations, the teeth, which they blacken by chewing betel." Four Young Explorers or, Sight-Seeing in the Tropics No poisonous plant, so much used, except the betel of India. The Young Man's Guide The use of the cocoa, or betel nut, is universal among the men, but not so common with the women until they grow old. Olla Podrida In India the fruits are chewed by the natives with their betel. Catalogue of Economic Plants in the Collection of the U. S. Department of Agriculture None of the royal family make use of either opium, betel, or tobacco, in any shape whatever; and the present sultan has much the appearance of an Arab. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy A native can go a great number of hours without food if he has his betel; it is said to be stomachical. The Philippine Islands The walls of this very handsome building were encrusted with dried red expectoration, and scored with splashes of lime from fingers—the lime is chewed with the betel nut. From Edinburgh to India & Burmah Wash thy mouth with cold water and chew pounded leaves of betel. Nicanor - Teller of Tales A Story of Roman Britain Chavica betel.—This plant is found all over the East Indies, where its leaf is largely used by Indian natives as a masticatory. Catalogue of Economic Plants in the Collection of the U. S. Department of Agriculture He would give the sufferer a quid of betel, muttering an incantation, but this rarely effected a cure, as it was against the interest of all parties that it should do so. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II From the calcined bark of this tree the natives extract a sort of lime, with which they mix the betel they are constantly chewing. My First Voyage to Southern Seas One man made netting attached to the rail round the ticket office, seated of course, another knitted, and everyone chewed betel nut. From Edinburgh to India & Burmah They bury their dead with various articles he possesses, such as his spear, clothes, rice ciri betel, and the first head he gained in his youth. Mark Seaworth It is used as a masticatory in combination with the areca nut and betel leaf, and also for tanning purposes. Catalogue of Economic Plants in the Collection of the U. S. Department of Agriculture Most of them wore in their belts a knife and axe, besides smaller knives and a skin pouch, with a bamboo case containing betel root, tobacco, and lime. The Mate of the Lily Notes from Harry Musgrave's Log Book Every Singhalese carries in his waist-cloth a box containing some nuts of the areca and a few fresh leaves of the betel pepper, as also a smaller box to hold the chunam or lime. My First Voyage to Southern Seas The coruscations of the fireflies seemed to fascinate Ned so much that he became quite silent at last, while the Malays sat huddled together chewing their betel, and talking in a low subdued tone. The Rajah of Dah He ate betel and coloured his teeth; his beloved came from without and knew him. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala The idea that betel preserves the teeth seems to be unfounded. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India—Volume I (of IV) Their social state is about the same as that of the Negritos of Zambales, though some of their habits—for instance, betel chewing—approach more nearly those of lower-class Filipinos. Negritos of Zambales The mode of taking it is to scrape down the nut, and to roll it up with some lime in a betel leaf. My First Voyage to Southern Seas “I never saw them get their betel ready to chew before, uncle,” whispered Ned. The Rajah of Dah He will dine, chew betel and smoke tobacco and enjoy a short midday rest. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala At Singapore also he bought himself more betel nut and sirra leaves, but after leaving Singapore he was unable to replenish his stock, and consequently suffered. Civilization Tales of the Orient This is to Peruvians what opium is to the Turk, betel to the Malay, and tobacco to the Yankee. The Andes and the Amazon Across the Continent of South America He is polite and refined, chews betel nut "to stimulate his meditative faculties," and expectorates on the floor with easy freedom. An Australian in China Being the Narrative of a Quiet Journey Across China to Burma He handed the broken halves of the stone to the boys, while the Malays crouched together, chewed away at their betel, and watched them. The Rajah of Dah They leave their hair unkempt, do not worship the gods nor sleep on cots, and abjure betel, milk, butter, curds, meat, the wearing of shoes, new clothes and other luxuries. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala They are mindless, gentle, squatting bare backed in the shade, chewing, spitting, betel nut. Civilization Tales of the Orient Saliva mixed with betel nut is used for the same purpose, and also for pains in the stomach. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir We have previously noticed the decorated bags and baskets which serve as pockets, and also contain the betel nut outfits. The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao The R. F. Cummings Philippine Expedition They can sit in the sun all day and chew betel. The Rajah of Dah A reek of bhang and betel hung in the air; there were rows of neat bunks, lacquered pillows, and small trays containing the opium pipe, lamp and other necessaries. The Road to Mandalay A Tale of Burma He nodded in recognition of the salutes given him by groups of paroled prisoners, chewing betel nut under the trees. Civilization Tales of the Orient So he goes away and has a roaring time, and comes back after a week with a nice piece of pork and some betel nuts for his wife and tells her all about the doings. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir A jar of balaba, wine, stands at each corner, while at one end is an agong, and a plate containing betel nut, leaf, and two varieties of rattan; at the other end are several tambara. The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao The R. F. Cummings Philippine Expedition The people spit out the betel after chewing, instead of swallowing it, as is the custom in Mekeo. The Mafulu Mountain People of British New Guinea "Pay us, for we have seen not so much as betel money since the last big rains." The Adventures of Kathlyn There she was always waiting for him, while the Kling, her attendant, squatted chewing betel nut a little farther on. Civilization Tales of the Orient He is bidden to run out and get some betel leaf or some firewood from the surrounding forest, or again is sent for a little water. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir Rain can be stopped by placing an offering of a leg ring, or prepared betel nut beside the trail and presenting them to the Gimokod, at the same time asking them to stop the downpour. The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao The R. F. Cummings Philippine Expedition Tonic, hot, and pungent as it is, with spices, betel, and chillies, it is hard to imagine what the torpid livers of the Civil Service would do without their rousing curry. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 110, December, 1866 A Magazine of Literature, Science, Art, and Politics The bhang and betel and toddy sellers did a fine business during the festival of Rama. The Adventures of Kathlyn But always, in the distance, with his back discreetly turned, sat her Kling guardian, the paroled prisoner, chewing betel nut. Civilization Tales of the Orient After a chew of betel nut, comes the supreme moment for payment,8 ushered in by many a "ho" and "ha" with another discussion. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir In Plate XLIa and b are shown two betel nut boxes—No. 1 the work of the Samal Moro, No. 2 the imitation of the inlaid work on the top of the first specimen. The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao The R. F. Cummings Philippine Expedition The sect of Ramanujas obstinately refuse to sit down to a meal while any one is standing by or looking on; nor will they chew betel in company with a man of low caste. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 110, December, 1866 A Magazine of Literature, Science, Art, and Politics Children begin to chew betel very young, and yet their teeth are always beautifully white till pains are taken to disfigure them by filing and staining them black. The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants Chewing betel nut all day, their mouths a red, bloody gash across their faces. Civilization Tales of the Orient It is the ceremonial salver on which are set out the offerings of pig, fowl, rice, betel nut, and other things for the deities. 5Ban-k�-so. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir Painted designs, betel wings, and chicken feathers make the hat a striking decoration which compensates for its lack of utility. The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao The R. F. Cummings Philippine Expedition He had a wealth of jewels—pearls the size of a bird's egg, emeralds the size of a betel nut, and diamonds that were like stars. Caste The use of betel is unknown to them. The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants By and by he sent a messenger asking Mr. Watts to come out and parley. and offering a betel, the usual native pledge of safe conduct. In Clive's Command A Story of the Fight for India It consists of a disk of wood set upon a leg, and is used for making the offerings of betel nut and other things. 6Ta-l�-dung. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir By far the greater part of the brass betel boxes, and ornaments of that metal, as well as spear heads, are purchased from the coast Mohammedans. The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao The R. F. Cummings Philippine Expedition Two women, with babes astraddle on the hip, turned to watch Leonie, then stuffing more betel nut into their already crimson mouths, moved lightly through the dust towards the bazaar. Leonie of the Jungle The bag containing their sirih or betel hangs over the shoulder by a string, if it may be so termed, of brass wire. The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants The leaf of Piper betel, handed to guests at ceremonial entertainments, along with the nut of Areca catechu, made up in a packet of gold or silver leaf. Rambles and Recollections of an Indian Official The deities are very partial to sweet fragrances like that of the betel nut frond and of the incense and seem to be averse to strange or evil smells. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir Cutting open green betel nuts, the chewer wraps the pieces in leaves and, after adding a liberal supply of lime, mashes them in the mortar until all are reduced to a soft mass. The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao The R. F. Cummings Philippine Expedition "Behold the Sahib," she whispered with a snarl of hate at the corners of her mouth, stained crimson with betel juice. Leonie of the Jungle Along with the betel, and generally in the chunam, is the mode of conveying philtres, or love charms. The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants In this apartment we were civilly desired to seat ourselves on mats, and betel was presented to us. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 17 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time Then the relatives sit around on the floor in a circle and each one lays on the tray his offering of betel nut to the deceased. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir However, a small waterproof box is frequently seen attached to a man's belt, and in this he carries his betel nut, tobacco, and fire-making outfit. The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao The R. F. Cummings Philippine Expedition I likewise saw, placed on their graves, offerings of baskets with tobacco and betel. A Voyage to the South Sea For The Purpose Of Conveying The Bread-Fruit Tree To The West Indies, Including An Account Of The Mutiny On Board The Ship A person convicted of stealing betel, fowls, or coconuts shall pay the owner double the value and be fined seven dollars, half of which fine is to be received by the owner. The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants Their noses are all flat and broad, and their teeth very black, owing to the incessant chewing of betel and faufel. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 11 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time In all the greater religious celebrations, however, they are present and receive an offering of betel nut, which is placed at the doorway for them but they are not invited to the feast. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir After the girl had brought wine, betel nut, and food, and had placed them before the visitors, she was directed by her mother to make a carrying bag for her lover. The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao The R. F. Cummings Philippine Expedition These people were of a dark tawny colour, had long black hair, and chewed a great deal of betel. A Voyage to the South Sea For The Purpose Of Conveying The Bread-Fruit Tree To The West Indies, Including An Account Of The Mutiny On Board The Ship Formerly there was a considerable trade in betel nuts with the Coromandel coast, from whence the natives brought back manufactured goods and other necessaries in return, but this has ceased for some time. The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom Considered in Their Various Uses to Man and in Their Relation to the Arts and Manufactures; Forming a Practical Treatise & Handbook of Reference for the Colonist, Manufacturer, Merchant, and Consumer, on the Cultivation, Preparation for Shipment, and Commercial Value, &c. of the Various Substances Obtained From Trees and Plants, Entering into the Husbandry of Tropical and Sub-tropical Regions, &c. The betel is a plant producing long rank leaves, shaped like those of the citron, and having an agreeable bitter taste. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 11 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time One of those present, sometimes a priest, lays a plate with seven offerings of betel nut upon the grave. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir Two tambara are erected in the house, and young betel nut buds and women's skirts are hung on them. The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao The R. F. Cummings Philippine Expedition The Areca is the nut, the leaves only of betel are used. The Voyage of Governor Phillip to Botany Bay With an Account of the Establishment of the Colonies of Port Jackson and Norfolk Island (1789) Most of the betel nuts imported into China come from Java, Singapore, and Pinang. The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom Considered in Their Various Uses to Man and in Their Relation to the Arts and Manufactures; Forming a Practical Treatise & Handbook of Reference for the Colonist, Manufacturer, Merchant, and Consumer, on the Cultivation, Preparation for Shipment, and Commercial Value, &c. of the Various Substances Obtained From Trees and Plants, Entering into the Husbandry of Tropical and Sub-tropical Regions, &c. A lady scarcely ever goes out unattended by a slave, who carries her betel box, to which she very frequently has recourse. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 13 Hence betel-nut palms, betel plants, bananas, and other plants, belong, to him and to his descendants after him. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir On the second day, a mabalian provided a long palm leaf, and a number of betel nut buds which, she said, represented streams, rivers, tribes, and individuals. The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao The R. F. Cummings Philippine Expedition Betel The areca nut is first taken out of its covering before being united with the betel leaf and lime. A Little Book of Filipino Riddles The extract is used extensively by the natives of India, Eastern Archipelago, Cochin-China, and Cambodia, as a masticatory, wrapped up with the betel. The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom Considered in Their Various Uses to Man and in Their Relation to the Arts and Manufactures; Forming a Practical Treatise & Handbook of Reference for the Colonist, Manufacturer, Merchant, and Consumer, on the Cultivation, Preparation for Shipment, and Commercial Value, &c. of the Various Substances Obtained From Trees and Plants, Entering into the Husbandry of Tropical and Sub-tropical Regions, &c. These women imitate the Indians in every particular; their dress is made of the same materials, their hair is worn in the same manner, and they are equally enslaved by the habit of chewing betel. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 13 On this were placed offerings of betel nut and drink, which were deemed acceptable to the deities. 13Called sin-�-bu�g. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir When the first pains begin an old man or woman offers four pieces of betel nut to MEl�, and to the spirit of the child's grandfather, if deceased. The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao The R. F. Cummings Philippine Expedition One more plantation, a grove of the stately areca-nut or betel trees, we determined to visit before taking the boat. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 29, August, 1873 Besides this article and betel, the only exports were, pearls, ivory, silks, spikenard, precious stones, and tortoise-shell; the imports were chiefly specie, topazes, cloth, stibium, coral, glass, brass, tin, lead, wine, corn, &c. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson As they are Mahometans, wine and strong liquors professedly make no part of their entertainment, neither do they often indulge with them privately, contenting themselves with their betel and opium. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 13 This consists of chewing a little pinch of tobacco in combination with betel nut. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir Tam� owns the deer and wild pigs, and no one hunts or traps in the forest until he has made an offering of betel nut to this spirit. The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao The R. F. Cummings Philippine Expedition In like manner, in the chewing of the areca-nut with its accompaniments of lime and betel, the native of Ceylon is unconsciously applying a specific corrective to the defective qualities of his daily food. Ceylon; an Account of the Island Physical, Historical, and Topographical with Notices of Its Natural History, Antiquities and Productions, Volume 1 The trade of the Birman empire is also principally with China, importing into it cotton, amber, ivory, precious stones, betel nuts, &c., and receiving in return raw and wrought silk, gold leaf, preserves, paper, &c. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson The Shan, the Kachin and the abominable betel quid! Across China on Foot By day and by night, in the house and on the trail, in health and in sickness, he turns for stimulation to the quid of betel nut, betel leaf, and lime. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir The men continued to sit on their heels, to chew their betel nut, and to smoke their cigars, and, I verily believe, would have watched the sun set before they would have left. A Woman's Impression of the Philippines With an admixture of lime, they are chewed perseveringly; but, unlike the betel, the colour imparted by them to the saliva is greenish, instead of red. Ceylon; an Account of the Island Physical, Historical, and Topographical with Notices of Its Natural History, Antiquities and Productions, Volume 1 These are exported to the coast of India, to be calcined for lime, which the luxurious affect to chew with their betel. Sketches of the Natural History of Ceylon This is a fruit about the size of a nutmeg, which is chewed in all the Indies, and even beyond them, along with the leaf of a plant resembling ivy called betel. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 07 He is anxious that his omen be good and he lays a tribute of betel nut upon the trail for the forest deity, and goes on, confident that his desires will be fulfilled. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir Accordingly, the Rajpoot was recalled, and received wages for four days, with the complimentary betel.—Ah! the rare betel! Hindu literature : Comprising The Book of good counsels, Nala and Damayanti, The Ramayana, and Sakoontala Walked to the prince's garden—a beautiful wilderness of cocoa and betel nuts, sweet orange and mango, with heterogeneous patches of rice, sweet potatoes and beans, and here and there a cotton plant. The Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter Their teeth are sometimes so large that the natives mount them with silver lids and use them for boxes to carry the powdered chunam, which they chew with the betel leaf. Sketches of the Natural History of Ceylon Sometimes the king abstains from the company of women for the space of a year, when likewise he forbears to chew betel and areka, which are reckoned provocatives. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 07 A domestic variety is preferred but, since the supply is not always equal to the demand, as in the case of the betel nut, the wild species afford a tolerable substitute. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir They all continually chewed areka, a fruit like a pear, which they cut in quarters, rolling it up in a leaf called betel, resembling a bay-leaf, alleging that they could not live without this practice. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 10 Arranged in systematic order: Forming a complete history of the origin and progress of navigation, discovery, and commerce, by sea and land, from the earliest ages to the present time. We went on talking for a little while, when he called for betel and pan. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 87, March, 1875 This is an herb called betel, or paune, its leaf resembling that of our ivy. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time She was not able to endure the pain for a moment, but instantly screamed out, "Enough!" and turning to me, "I have lost my wager," she said; "there is your leaf of betel." The Book of Noodles Stories of Simpletons; or, Fools and Their Follies The amount of lime must be such that the saliva will turn red, and depends upon the size of the betel nut and the betel leaf. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir They continually chew betel and areka, which is also a common practice in many other parts of India. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 10 Arranged in systematic order: Forming a complete history of the origin and progress of navigation, discovery, and commerce, by sea and land, from the earliest ages to the present time. All men who attended had a head-dress made of the leaf petiole of the betel tree and the red leaves of the dongola plant. The Head Hunters of Northern Luzon Cooked rice was moulded into the form of an alligator, and was spotted with red, betel saliva. The Tinguian Social, Religious, and Economic Life of a Philippine Tribe "A leaf of betel," said I. Our wager being thus made, we both addressed ourselves to sleep, without speaking another word. The Book of Noodles Stories of Simpletons; or, Fools and Their Follies Betel nut and betel leaf are a very common cure for pains in the stomach. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir The Dutch concluded that these people were of the Papuas nation, because of their short hair, and because they chewed betel mixed with chalk. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 10 Arranged in systematic order: Forming a complete history of the origin and progress of navigation, discovery, and commerce, by sea and land, from the earliest ages to the present time. As soon as she told her name she disappeared and went to hide among the betel nuts on the branch of a tree. Traditions of the Tinguian: a Study in Philippine Folk-Lore The practice of betel chewing is not confined to the men, for the few women whom we had seen alongside the ship in Coral Haven, had their teeth blackened by it. Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Commanded By the Late Captain Owen Stanley, R.N., F.R.S. Etc. During the Years 1846-1850. Including Discoveries and Surveys in New Guinea, the Louisiade Archipelago, Etc. to Which Is Added the Account of Mr. E.B. Kennedy's Expedition for the Exploration of the Cape York Peninsula. By John Macgillivray, F.R.G.S. Naturalist to the Expedition. — Volume 1 Moistening a leaf of the betel, together with a grain of lime, they rub the one upon the other, roll them together, and then place them in the mouth. The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2 Joyous laughter and loud conversation, together with chewing of tobacco and betel nut, fill up the interval before the meal. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir Four slaves sit at his feet, one holding his betel box, another a lighted match, the third his box of tobacco for smoking, and the fourth a spitting bason. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 10 Arranged in systematic order: Forming a complete history of the origin and progress of navigation, discovery, and commerce, by sea and land, from the earliest ages to the present time. “Put it in a betel leaf on a stick and spin it.” Traditions of the Tinguian: a Study in Philippine Folk-Lore Still betel chewing, although a very general habit, is by no means universally practised, for many elderly people retained the original whiteness of the teeth. Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Commanded By the Late Captain Owen Stanley, R.N., F.R.S. Etc. During the Years 1846-1850. Including Discoveries and Surveys in New Guinea, the Louisiade Archipelago, Etc. to Which Is Added the Account of Mr. E.B. Kennedy's Expedition for the Exploration of the Cape York Peninsula. By John Macgillivray, F.R.G.S. Naturalist to the Expedition. — Volume 1 They thus take as many as four leaves of betel at a time and chew them. The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2 In taste the betel nut is exceedingly astringent and can not be used except in combination with the betel leaf and lime. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir Having made this promise, I gave him rosewater and betel, and dismissed him. Bagh O Bahar, or Tales of the Four Darweshes “Ala, boys if you go home now, return soon for we are going to chew betel nut.” Traditions of the Tinguian: a Study in Philippine Folk-Lore In the Louisiade we had not observed the betel pepper, but here it was found in common use--both the leaf and green fruit, especially the latter, being added to the lime and areca-nut. Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Commanded By the Late Captain Owen Stanley, R.N., F.R.S. Etc. During the Years 1846-1850. Including Discoveries and Surveys in New Guinea, the Louisiade Archipelago, Etc. to Which Is Added the Account of Mr. E.B. Kennedy's Expedition for the Exploration of the Cape York Peninsula. By John Macgillivray, F.R.G.S. Naturalist to the Expedition. — Volume 1 They are not natural, but caused, as stated above, by the excessive use of betel and lime, which forms a dark unsightly incrustation on the teeth and finally destroys them. The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2 The betel leaf14 is from a species of pepper, of which there are innumerable species both domestic and wild. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir They were short, and strongly built, with a mop of coarse hair cut straight all around, and thick lips stained with betel nut. Camps and Trails in China A Narrative of Exploration, Adventure, and Sport in Little-Known China Dates, pomegranates, and areca nuts cut up and mixed with sugar-paste pinned with cloves into a betel leaf—these constituted the dessert. The Flying Legion The lower incisors were wanting, and the upper ones had coalesced and grown downwards and outwards, forming an irregular dark protruding mass which I at first took to be a quid of betel. Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Commanded By the Late Captain Owen Stanley, R.N., F.R.S. Etc. During the Years 1846-1850. Including Discoveries and Surveys in New Guinea, the Louisiade Archipelago, Etc. to Which Is Added the Account of Mr. E.B. Kennedy's Expedition for the Exploration of the Cape York Peninsula. By John Macgillivray, F.R.G.S. Naturalist to the Expedition. — Volume 1 Nanda presents them with cloth and betel and they depart elated at the news. The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry To prepare the quid, the betel nut, frequently stripped of its fibrous rind, is cut into small slices. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir The Burma girls were not chewing betel nut, which added to their distinction. Camps and Trails in China A Narrative of Exploration, Adventure, and Sport in Little-Known China Then he offered me betel and pawn from his box; and we got into conversation. Hindoo Tales Or, the Adventures of Ten Princes His appearance was remarkable: he appeared a man of about forty years of age—teeth perfect, but quite black, from the custom of chewing the betel constantly. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 530, January 21, 1832 The chewing of betel leaves is one of the peculiar customs of the country, even more common than tobacco chewing ever was with us. Modern India One slice is laid upon a piece of betel leaf, and a little lime is shaken upon it from the lime tube. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir A real Priscilla, somewhat strange in dress to be sure and with a mouth streaked with betel nut, but Priscilla just the same. Camps and Trails in China A Narrative of Exploration, Adventure, and Sport in Little-Known China The princess, delighted at heart, but concealing her feelings, motioned to the prince to sit down near her, and gave him betel, flowers, perfumes, &c., through one of her attendants. Hindoo Tales Or, the Adventures of Ten Princes The betel and the hop can alone compare with it in this respect; and the hop is not a narcotic which satisfies alone; others are used with it. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 06, No. 34, August, 1860 They take a leaf, smear it with the lime paste, which is intended to increase the saliva, and then wrap it around the powder of the betel nut. Modern India In this way the betel nut and leaf are rendered sufficiently soft for mastication. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir At first Tuglay did not want to take it; but the next day, when the Moglung again offered the betel, he accepted it from her and began to chew. Philippine Folk-Tales There were ten pairs of shoes, silk embroidered handkerchiefs, little bags for betel nuts, and bags for tobacco, all exquisitely done. Two Years in the Forbidden City He only saw that she was politely chewing betel nut. Java Head The reading over, the return presents were picked up by an official and bundled over to me without any ceremony, the King meanwhile looking on in silence, chewing betel and smoking a cheroot. Camps, Quarters, and Casual Places Following this is the reddening of the saliva by the chemical action of the lime upon the betel nut and the leaf. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir All the animals were rejoiced to see the Tortoise coming with a basket, for they all wanted to chew betel. Philippine Folk-Tales The air was fresh and balmy, and seemed to sigh plaintively among the betel and cocoa palms that skirt the monastery. The English Governess at the Siamese Court Being Recollections of Six Years in the Royal Palace at Bangkok Malay prow being anchored for the night under the Island of Celebes, one of the crew went ashore, in search of betel nut, and, as was supposed, fell asleep on the beach, on his return. Forest and Frontiers Or, Adventures Among the Indians They were lying about on charpoys and on the ground, chewing betel or smoking cheroots, and there was not even the pretence of there being sentries under arms. Camps, Quarters, and Casual Places The betel nut12 is obtained from the palms found in the forest. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir On each step he chewed betel, and then jumped again; and at the close of the ninth day he had reached the top of the eight million steps, and was off, riding on his shield. Philippine Folk-Tales He will put a little of this and a little of that into his palm, then roll them all up in a betel leaf out of another pocket, and push the parcel into his mouth. Behind the Bungalow Betel makes the mouth and lips beautiful in the estimation of the natives, therefore many kapatongs are seen with betel box in hand. Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 She was in the verandah, spicing her betel leaves, Thako at her side. The Home and the World Having decided on the location he makes an offering of betel nut to the tagb�nua and to such other spirits as may dwell in the neighborhood. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir After he had begun to chew his betel, he began to think, and he pondered for eight days how he could accomplish his hard journey. Philippine Folk-Tales The young Raja took his bag and said, "I want a great deal of betel- leaf," and it at once gave him quantities of betel-leaf. Indian Fairy Tales The assemblage was chewing betel, smoking tobacco, and with hopeful patience anticipating a successful outcome, while one chief after another vainly attempted the augury. Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 After dinner he took his betel box and adjourned to the parlour for rumination and a siesta. Tales of Bengal A betel-nut palm is planted occasionally, and some betel leaf, but with these exceptions no trees, not even those whose fruit is dearly relished, are planted. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir He saw his home town, and it made him happy to look at his fields of sugarcane and bananas, his groves of betel and cocoanuts. Philippine Folk-Tales Mohammedanism forbids spirits and Brahminism condemns all things that intoxicate or stupefy, but the betel nut is like the cup that cheers yet not inebriates. Concerning Animals and Other Matters In spite of having had ten teeth of the upper jaw filed down and the remainder coloured black by the constant chewing of betel, they are literally to the manner born. Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 Then they chewed betels in blissful rumination, before separating with emphatic acknowledgments of the hospitality they had enjoyed. Tales of Bengal At times substitutes may be used for the betel leaf and the betel nut, if there is a lack of either. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir But when she had pressed it upon him many times, he took the betel and chewed it. Philippine Folk-Tales Lastly, the betel leaf must be fresh, and in a hot climate green leaves do not keep their freshness without special care. Concerning Animals and Other Matters The only stimulants in the crowd are betel nut and tobacco. Sport and Work on the Nepaul Frontier Twelve Years Sporting Reminiscences of an Indigo Planter Full justice was done to the repast; and after it was over, they washed their hands in the yard and smoked or chewed betel in perfect bliss until half-past ten. Tales of Bengal The most common and indispensable source of everyday enjoyment is the betel-nut quid, It would be an inexcusable breach of propriety to neglect to offer betel nut to a fellow tribesman. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir After the end of the thirteen days mourning, they all begin to chew betel, and to eat flesh and fish as formerly, the new king alone excepted. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 02 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time For the areca nut is the betel nut. Concerning Animals and Other Matters About noon they left Don Escudero's, and took a road leading to the southward and eastward, through a luxuriant and beautiful country, well cultivated, and ornamented with lofty coconut trees, betel palms, and banana groves. The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes In the small chamber of the mine, choked with the smell of stale betel, he bumped Heywood's elbow. Dragon's blood The essential ingredients of the quid are betel leaf, betel nut, and lime, but it is common to add tobacco, cinnamon, lemon rind, and several other aromatic elements. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir He is bound to mourn for his predecessor during a whole year, chewing no betel, eating no flesh or fish, neither shaving his beard nor cutting; his nails during all that time. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 02 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time But the remarkable thing is that the betel nut has these effects only on the Hindu constitution. Concerning Animals and Other Matters The crops consist of indigo, rice, etc., with groves of the betel, palm, coconut, and quantities of fruit trees. The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes The spot becomes an "Akhada" or tryst at which the tomb-builders entertain all comers with draughts of sherbet or sugared water, but not with betel which has no place in seasons of mourning. By-Ways of Bombay But the Man�bo goes on with his work, tranquil in the midst of it all, savoring his conversation with incessant quids of betel nut or tobacco. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir The king had likewise a gold bason on a golden stand, into which he spat out the betel when chewed; and a gold fountain with water for washing his mouth. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 02 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time The coast districts of Canara and Malabar being famed for their betel nuts, the trade name of the article was taken from the languages current there, and was tortured by the Portuguese into areca. Concerning Animals and Other Matters Our Hindu companions sat on the carpet after their oriental fashion, quietly chewing betel. From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan When Yessoo and others were in the room I was bathing, and, after I finished my bath, my mother took the cocoanut and the betel leaves from Yessoo, and we five went to the sea. Following the Equator, Part 5 Another means that helps to stain the teeth is the constant use of betel nut and betel leaf mixed with lime, and, in certain localities, with tobacco. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir This is their token of mourning; and during the ensuing thirteen days, they all refrain from chewing betel, any one infringing this law being punished by cutting his lips. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 02 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time In life the betel vine climbs up the stem of the areca palm, and in death the areca nut is rolled in a shroud of the betel leaf and the two are munched together. Concerning Animals and Other Matters Around it lay heaps of sacrificial flowers, rice, betel leaves and incense. From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan I don't doubt a piece of betel nut and a pair of worn-out shoes had to be thrown in with him at the price! The Ivory Trail Fronds of the coconut, betel nut and other palms are the only decorations used at ceremonies. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir Close to his sofa there stood a gold shallow bason on a gold stand, in which was betel , which the king chewed with salt and areka . A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 02 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time As every Hindu is a betel nut chewer, those 943,903 superficial miles of country which make up our Indian Empire must be bespattered to a degree which it dizzies the mind to contemplate. Concerning Animals and Other Matters This tube," he continued, "contains one of the most singular and, among us, least known of the five common narcotics of the world—tobacco, opium, coca, betel nut, and hemp. The Poisoned Pen In the experience of this noontide we could find some apology even for the instinct of the opium, betel, and tobacco chewers. A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers No other leaves and no flowers, unless the bloom of the betel nut be considered such, are used as decorations. 8Known as ba-ga�-bai. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir They were then presented with figs and jakas, and the king was much pleased to see them eat, laughing at them and conversing with the old man who served him with betel. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 02 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time The betel nut harvest is something of the nature of an acrobatic performance, for the crop is not on the ground, but on poles forty or fifty feet high. Concerning Animals and Other Matters They chewed the leaves of the coca mixed with lime, as the Hindoo to-day chews the leaves of the betel mixed with lime. Atlantis : the antediluvian world To the distance of many miles orchards, containing an endless variety of fruit and flowers, extended; along these enclosures betel gardens were flourishing. Diary of a Pedestrian in Cashmere and Thibet The family priest sets an offering of betel nut near the coffin, beseeching the dead one to depart in peace and bear no ill will to the living. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir When the Tomori of Central Celebes are about to plant the rice, they bury in the field some betel as an offering to the spirits who cause the rice to grow. The Golden Bough In a word, why do the people chew betel nut? Concerning Animals and Other Matters Young girls are not allowed to chew betel, which stains badly, and have white, pearly teeth, but these are considered like the teeth of animals. The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither Some of them eat flesh; they eat all kinds except beef and pork, and yet, nevertheless, they cease not to eat this betel all day. A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): a contribution to the history of India Should his debtor, however, be present, the creditor and his companions are regaled with betel nut and food and the meeting is perfectly goodnatured. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir They rub themselves with charmed leaves and chew charmed betel. The Golden Bough Friend offers friend the betel nut box just as Scotsmen offered the snuff-box in the hearty old days that are passing away. Concerning Animals and Other Matters They also measure distances by the day's walk, and by the number of times it is necessary to chew betel between two places. The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither The people never artificially stain the teeth, and, though surrounded by betel-nut chewers with dark teeth or red-stained lips, they do not use the betel. The Bontoc Igorot Thus to refuse one the hospitality of the house, or to overlook him intentionally in the distribution of betel nut would give rise to a dispute, because these courtesies are customary and are therefore obligatory. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir They are shut up in the house, touch no raw flesh, and chew betel over which an incantation has been uttered by the exorcist. The Golden Bough It only remains to say that the betel nut is not used in the East for tooth-powder, though the natives believe that the practice of chewing it saves them from toothache. Concerning Animals and Other Matters It is a revolting habit, and if a person speaks to you while he is chewing his "quid" of betel, his mouth looks as if it were full of blood. The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither There are seven candles in seven brass sticks, seven betel stands, and seven men carrying spears. The Pagan Tribes of Borneo And when they were all assembled, and the betel and sirih had been handed round, he told them what had happened. The Malay Archipelago, the land of the orang-utan and the bird of paradise; a narrative of travel, with studies of man and nature — Volume 1 I bring you a betel leaf to chew, Dab the lime on to it, Prince Ferocious, For Somebody, Prince Distraction’s daughter, to chew. The Golden Bough The chewing of betel nut requires more apparatus and makes greater demands on a man's time and personal care than the smoking of tobacco or any of the allied vices. Concerning Animals and Other Matters Then having given betel to them, scented their garments with attar, and sprinkled rose-water over their heads, he accompanied them to the door, showing much regret. Vikram and the Vampire; Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and Romance His expression is bright and mobile, his lips and teeth are generally distorted and discoloured by the constant chewing of betel nut. The Pagan Tribes of Borneo And he ate heavenly food and various fruits and chewed betel leaves and sat happily with her on the couch. Twenty-Two Goblins Lastly, the bird is killed and laid, together with some betel, on the domestic place of sacrifice. The Golden Bough One may easily infer that to meet such a universal want there must be a correspondingly great industry, and the cultivation of the betel nut is indeed a great industry, and a most beautiful one. Concerning Animals and Other Matters The lovers then began to chew betel, which, by the bye, they disposed of in little agate boxes which they drew from their pockets, and they were soon engaged in the tenderest conversation. Vikram and the Vampire; Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and Romance Sea Dayaks chew tobacco, but smoke little, being devoted to the chewing of betel nut. The Pagan Tribes of Borneo Fold up this mixture in another betel leaf in a compact little parcel, and it is fit for promoting several hours' enjoyment in chewing, and spitting a disgusting blood-red dye in every direction. Eight Years' Wanderings in Ceylon This tube," he continued, "contains one of the most singular and, among us, least known of the five common narcotics of the world - tobacco, opium, coca, betel nut, and hemp. The Poisoned Pen At this he nearly choked himself with his betel quid and fixing me with his little eyes, muttered: "Even a lizard will give a fly the time to say its prayers." The Rescue A Romance of the Shallows The king hearing her speak was astonished, gave her a betel leaf in token that he held her to her promise, and permitted her to depart, which she did with a laugh of triumph. Vikram and the Vampire; Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and Romance Two or three boys awoke and watched him while they prepared and chewed betel nut and lime wrapped in green leaves. Jerry of the Islands The servants jabbered, chewed betel, spit, then jabbered a little more, and at last everything and everybody was fast asleep within the cave. Eight Years' Wanderings in Ceylon The husband and the thief were then dismissed with betel and other gifts, together with much sage advice which neither of them wanted. Vikram and the Vampire; Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and Romance It has been said by some authors that the betel has powerful narcotic properties, but, on the contrary, its stimulating qualities have a directly opposite effect. Eight Years' Wanderings in Ceylon The bodies of the twain were anointed with turmeric, the bride was made to hold in her hand the iron box for eye paint, and the youth a pair of betel scissors. Vikram and the Vampire; Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and Romance Those who have attributed this supposed property to the betel leaf must have indulged in a regular native "chew" as an experiment, and have nevertheless been ignorant of the mixture. Eight Years' Wanderings in Ceylon The betel is a species of pepper, the leaf of which very much resembles that of the black pepper, but is highly aromatic and pungent. Eight Years' Wanderings in Ceylon The consumption of these nuts may be imagined when it is explained that every native is perpetually chewing a mixture of this nut and betel leaf. Eight Years' Wanderings in Ceylon |
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