also: カヴァ
kava; kava kava
Refers to the plant Piper methysticum and the sedative drink made from its roots, traditionally consumed in Pacific Island cultures.
In Fiji, there is a ceremony of drinking kava.
Kava is said to have a relaxing effect.
Standard katakana spelling for the plant and drink.
Alternate spelling reflecting the original Polynesian pronunciation; less common than カバ.
Borrowed from a Polynesian language, likely Tongan or Fijian 'kava'.