| 单词 | betel nut |
| 例句 | 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 Reynolds smiled, showing black teeth from chewing betel nut. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z The kids also enjoyed seeing everyone with betel nut in their mouths. A family trip to Burma 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 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 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 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 In one episode, a Mizoram betel nut plantation was set on fire. India Border Clash Leaves at Least 5 Dead 2021-07-27T04:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 Any meeting that occurs in Yap, whether formal or informal, involves the patient preparation of “chew”—a combination of betel nut, lime powder, betel leaves, and usually half of a cigarette—during conversation. This Pacific Island Is Caught in a Global Power Struggle (And It's Not Guam) 2017-08-15T04:00:00Z 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 chews betel nut, despite the health implications. The tradition that's killing a nation 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z 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 Franklin County Public Health food inspectors continue to search markets to remove betel nut. 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 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 For Nuari, betel nut sales are her main source of income. The tradition that's killing a nation 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z Tobacco bits, perfumed betel nut powder and flavoring are sold in small plastic pouches, making it easy to carry and consume. Delhi government bans all forms of chewing tobacco 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z 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 “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 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 He also offered betel nut and leaves on the ground, next to the memorial marker for the ancestors. Ancestors reburied after remains found during construction 2015-07-26T04:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 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 Markets often have an area dedicated solely to betel nut vendors. The tradition that's killing a nation 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z 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 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 The family decided to plant 500 betel nut trees. Suicide in India: 'My son was hardworking but he had no support' 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z 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 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 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 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 Sidewalks are dotted with coppery stains left by South Asian men who chew betel nut and are crammed with a virtual United Nations of food carts run by immigrants cooking up a taste of home. Eating the food cart street in a New York afternoon 2012-06-12T12:58:46Z 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 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 In March, an unknown assailant fired a betel nut at an opposition party candidate for the April 1 by-elections, nearly causing an injury. As Burma Heads for a Historic Vote, the Opposition Decries Campaign Infractions 2012-04-01T05:06:28Z 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 Men reached into their pockets for wads of betel nut. Burma: Election Fever Heats Up and Even the Military's Party Plays Along 2012-03-30T04:05:35Z 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 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 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 On the steeets, booksellers throw plastic tarpaulin over sidewalks stained with rust-red betel nut spittle and offer used titles such as Frederick T. Wood's 1961 book "Current English Usage." Yangon: From stately city to crumbling symbol of isolation 2011-11-27T04:34:12Z Tsai said in thickly accented Mandarin through teeth stained red from chewing betel nut, a popular stimulant. Looming China fosters Taiwan identity in independence heartland 2011-10-25T06:05:38Z 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 "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 The source of their euphoria is “binglang,” the dried fruit of the areca palm, sometimes referred to as betel nut, which sets the nervous system buzzing and warms the body, especially after a large banquet. Addictive Binglang Treat Fuels Chinese City, Despite Risks 2010-08-20T02:37:00Z 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 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.' 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 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 “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 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 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.' 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 are mindless, gentle, squatting bare backed in the shade, chewing, spitting, betel nut. Civilization Tales of the Orient 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 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 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 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 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. 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 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 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 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 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Chewing betel nut all day, their mouths a red, bloody gash across their faces. Civilization Tales of the Orient 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 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 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 “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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 For the areca nut is the betel nut. 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 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 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 But the remarkable thing is that the betel nut has these effects only on the Hindu constitution. 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 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 Sea Dayaks chew tobacco, but smoke little, being devoted to the chewing of betel nut. The Pagan Tribes of Borneo 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 In a word, why do the people chew betel nut? Concerning Animals and Other Matters 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 |
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