What is another word for qat?
Pronunciation: [kˈat] (IPA) 
Qat is a stimulant derived from the leaves of the Catha edulis plant, commonly chewed in East Africa and the Middle East. It goes by various names depending on the region, such as khat, chat, miraa, and tschat in Somalia. It is also known as "Abyssinian tea" or "Arabian tea" due to its popularity in the Arab world. The drug is often referred to as "green gold" due to its high demand and revenue-generating potential. While it is a soft drug with few serious side effects, qat is illegal in many countries and requires a special license to be grown and sold in others.
