A cluster of buds that grow tightly together, with the main cola forming at the very top of the plant.
Cola is a carbonated soft drink flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, citrus oils and other flavorings. Cola became popular worldwide after the American pharmacist John Stith Pemberton invented Coca-Cola, a trademarked brand, in 1886, which was imitated by other manufacturers. Most colas contain caffeine, which was originally sourced from the kola nut, leading to the drink's name, though other sources are now also used. The original cola drink by Pemberton contained an extract from the coca plant as well. His non-alcoholic recipe was inspired by the coca wine of pharmacist Angelo Mariani, created in 1863.
 A glass of cola served with ice cubes | |
| Type | Soft drink |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Various |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| Introduced | May 8, 1886, as Coca-Cola |
| Color | Caramel (with certain exceptions such as Zevia Cola and Kola Román) |
| Flavor | Cola (Kola nut, citrus, cinnamon and vanilla) |
Most modern colas are made a dark color using caramel color, and are sweetened with sugar and/or high-fructose corn syrup. They now come in numerous different brands. Among them, the most popular are Coca-Cola and Pepsi. These two companies have been competing since the 1890s, but their rivalry has intensified since the 1980s.
English
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈkəʊ.lə/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkoʊlə/
- Rhymes: -əʊlə
Etymology 1
From a Niger-Congo language, compare Temne
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