Kava

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːvə/

Definitions of kava

noun the traditional ceremonial drink made from the root of the kava plant

Example Sentences

A1 I drink kava every evening to help me relax.

A2 Kava is a traditional drink in many Pacific Island cultures.

B1 Some people believe that kava has medicinal properties.

B2 The kava ceremony is an important cultural tradition in Fiji.

C1 Research has shown that kava can help reduce anxiety and stress.

C2 Kava has been used for centuries in Polynesian cultures for its calming effects.

Examples of kava in a Sentence

formal The traditional ceremony involved the preparation and consumption of kava.

informal Let's grab some kava from the market for the party.

slang I heard that bar serves the strongest kava in town.

figurative His words were like a soothing cup of kava for her troubled mind.

Grammatical Forms of kava

• past tense: kavaed
• plural: kavas
• comparative: more kava
• superlative: most kava
• present tense: kavas
• future tense: will kava
• perfect tense: have kavaed
• continuous tense: is kavaing
• singular: kava
• positive degree: kava
• infinitive: to kava
• gerund: kavaing
• participle: kavaed

Origin and Evolution of kava

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Polynesian languages

Story behind the word: The word 'kava' originates from the Polynesian languages, specifically from the word 'awa' in Hawaiian and 'kava' in Tongan and Marquesan.

Evolution of the word: The word 'kava' has been used to refer to the traditional ceremonial drink made from the root of the kava plant in various Polynesian cultures. Over time, it has also come to refer to the plant itself and the beverage made from it in a broader sense.