cola

co-la · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A carbonated soft drink typically flavored with cola nuts and containing caffeine.

  2. 2.

    (also kola) A tropical tree native to Africa whose seeds (cola nuts) contain caffeine.

  3. 3.

    The caffeine-containing seeds of this tree.

Forms

plural: colas

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    cola nut — the seed of the cola tree, used as flavoring

Related words

See also: caffeine, coke, soda, soft drink
Synonyms: pop, soda, soft drink

Etymology

From West African languages, possibly Temne "kola" or Mandinka "kolo," referring to the cola nut tree.