1. kava - Noun
2. Kava - Proper noun
A species of Macropiper (M. methysticum), the long pepper, from the root of which an intoxicating beverage is made by the Polynesians, by a process of mastication; also, the beverage itself.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA mature kava plant is about 20% lateral roots. Source: Internet
Fijians commonly share a drink called grog made by pounding sun-dried kava root into a fine powder, straining and mixing it with cold water. Source: Internet
Fresh, undried kava produces a stronger beverage than dry kava. Source: Internet
If they did so, he said he would ask the Cabinet to lift the embargo against Vanuatu kava. Source: Internet
In Fiji, for example, a formal yaqona (kava) ceremony will often accompany important social, political, religious, etc. functions, usually involving a ritual presentation of the bundled roots as a sevusevu (gift), and drinking of the yaqona itself. Source: Internet
In particular, production of copra and kava create substantial revenue. Source: Internet