awa

noun2

1. •
   Kava, specifically Piper methysticum.

   • The manner of preparing awa is peculiarly disgusting. The root is chewed by women, and the spit out well-chewed mouthfuls into a calabash. — 1874
2. •
   An intoxicating drink made from the kava plant, typically the root.

   • The Hawaiian gods were supposed to be particularly addicted to the use of awa. Songs were sung in praise of the drink. — 1900