Definition of "cola" [co•la]

• A carbonated soft drink containing an extract of the cola nut and other flavorings. Also called regionally dope. (noun)
• Plural of colon1. (noun)
• A plural of colon2. (noun)
• Either of two tropical African evergreen plants (Cola acuminata or C. nitida) having reddish fragrant nutlike seeds yielding an extract that contains caffeine and theobromine and is used in carbonated beverages and pharmaceuticals. (noun)

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• "Coca-cola is a brand name constructed solely for that brand."
• "The cola is yummy, but Dew will take some time to grow on me."
• "LZ0rr0: At that time I ruled the Latin American cola market."