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tonka bean

[ tong-kuh ]

noun

  1. the fragrant, black almond-shaped seed of a tall tree belonging to the genus Dipteryx (or Coumarouna ), of the legume family, especially D. odorata, of tropical South America, used in perfumes, as a source of coumarin, and as a substitute for vanilla.
  2. the tree itself.


tonka bean

/ ˈ³ÙÉ’Å‹°ìÉ™ /

noun

  1. a tall leguminous tree, Coumarouna odorata, of tropical America, having fragrant black almond-shaped seeds
  2. the seeds of this tree, used in the manufacture of perfumes, snuff, etc
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of tonka bean1

1790–1800; tonka probably < Tupi ³Ùõ°ì²¹
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of tonka bean1

C18: probably from Tupi tonka
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