Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

kava kava

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.13 in modern English

Syllables: kava ka-va
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of kavakava.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"In 1878, the firm's fluid extract of guaraná sold for $10 per pound […]; and kava kava form the Sandwich Islands (touted as a remedy for gonorrhea, rheumatism, and gout) sold for $6.00."

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does kava kava mean?: Alternative form of kavakava.

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