kola nut UK /ˈkəʊ.ləˌnʌt/US /ˈkoʊləˌnʌt/ noun1 •The edible seed of the kola tree, Cola acuminata and related species, used as a flavoring and as a source of caffeine.The local people here believe that kola nut tea -- or as they call it, bissy tea -- is a cure for all ailments. formskola nuts