See Also: Carbonari(encyclopedia)
Carbonari(dictionary)
betel nut(medicine)
Betel nut(health)
betel(dictionary)
betel nut(dictionary)
betel(encyclopedia)
betel(medicine)
betel(dictionary)
Betel Investment, SICAV, S.A.(finance)

Betel nut (health) and Carbonari (sh)


Betel nut (health)


The nut of the Areca palm tree and an ingredient of betel nut quid, an addictive mix chewed in some Pacific and Asian cultures. Its use is associated with aggressive oral cancers affecting especially the inner lining of the cheeks and lips are the primary tumor sites. Other sites include the tongue, lower lip, tonsil and floor of the mouth.





Carbonari (sh)




(Italian dialect: "Charcoal Burners") Members of a secret society (the Carbonaria) in early-19th-century Italy.

Advocating liberal and patriotic ideas, the Carbonari favored constitutional and representative government and aimed to protect Italian interests against foreigners. They helped lead the unsuccessful revolts of 1820 and 1831 and were gradually absorbed into the Young Italy movement. Their influence prepared the way for the Risorgimento.