coca
Pronunciation: [ˈkoʊ.kə]
Word
Context: “botany”
(noun) a type of plant that grows in South America. It is known for its leaves, which can be used to make a drink or for other purposes. People sometimes drink coca tea or use its leaves to feel energetic.
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Many people in Peru enjoy drinking coca tea to help with altitude sickness.
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Coca plants are not found naturally in colder climates like Canada.
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What does coca tea taste like?
Context: “drugs”
(noun) a substance that comes from coca leaves. This is often used to make different kinds of drugs like cocaine. It can be very dangerous to use this type of coca.
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The police seized a large amount of coca that was being used to make illegal drugs.
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The drug problem in the city isn't about coca; it's more about other substances.
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Why is coca considered a controlled substance?
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