sakau
/sɑkˈɑu/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English
9
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
3
Syllables
4
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "The Nationals MP suffered the consequences of drinking an entire shell of sakau – a traditional Micronesian kava with sedative qualities made from the root of the pepper plant – in one hit, thinking it was similar to South Pacific kava. […] While not alcoholic, sakau – like other kavas served throughout the Pacific region – is known for its narcotic sedative effect."
Etymology
From Pohnpeian sakau.
Word Breakdown
- Root: sakau