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Definition of Tonka bean

1. Noun. Fragrant black nutlike seeds of the tonka bean tree; used in perfumes and medicines and as a substitute for vanilla.

2. Noun. Tall tropical South American tree having pulpy egg-shaped pods of fragrant black almond-shaped seeds used for flavoring.

Definition of Tonka bean

1. Noun. The black wrinkled seed of ''Dipteryx odorata'', a neotropical legume tree, used as a perfume and vanilla substitute. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Tonka bean

1. The seed of a leguminous tree (Dipteryx odorata), native of Guiana. It has a peculiarly agreeable smell, and is employed in the scenting of snuff. Called also tiononquin bean. Alternative forms: tonca bean, tonga bean. Origin: Cf. F. Onca, tonka. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tonka Bean

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