kola

1. (countable, uncountable) A tree, genus Cola, bearing large brown seeds ("nuts") that are the source of cola extract.
2. (countable, uncountable) A nut of this tree.
3. (alt-of, alternative, countable, dated, rare, uncountable) Alternative form of cola (“drink made with kola nut flavoring”).

Etymology

Cognate with Hausa: goro

Cognate with Bambara: goro

Cognate with Timne: kola

Cognate with Mandinka: kolo

In summary

Presumably from a West African language. Compare Hausa gōr̃ò, Bambara goro, Temne kola, Mandinka kolo (“kola nut”).

Synonyms

kola nut

kola nut tree

goora nut

cola

Cola acuminata

tip

guru

Translations

cola

kola

kola

cola

cadeau

🎁

pourboire

noix de kola

kolatier

cola acuminata

colatier

şîrêz

kola

Cola acuminata

جوزة الكولا

kola