Defn: A bright star of the first magnitude, near one shoulder of
Orion. [Written also Betelgeux and Betelgeuse.]
BETEL NUT
Be"tel nut`.
Defn: The nutlike seed of the areca palm, chewed in the East with betel leaves (whence its name) and shell lime.
BETE NOIRE
Bête" noire". Etym: [Fr., lit. black beast.]
Defn: Something especially hated or dreaded; a bugbear.
BETHABARA WOOD
Beth*ab"a*ra wood`. (Bot.)
Defn: A highly elastic wood, used for fishing rods, etc. The tree is unknown, but it is thought to be East Indian.
BETHEL
Beth"el, n. Etym: [Heb. b house of God.]
1. A place of worship; a hallowed spot. S. F. Adams.
2. A chapel for dissenters. [Eng.]