Tonka Bean Definition

tŏngkə
noun
The fragrant, almond-shaped seed of any of several South American leguminous trees (genus Dipteryx) used in perfumes, drugs, etc.
Webster's New World
The seed of this tree, formerly widely used as a flavoring for food or tobacco. Extracts from tonka beans have been banned as food additives in the United States.
American Heritage Medicine
The tree.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • coumara nut
  • Dipteryx odorata
  • Coumarouna odorata
  • tonka bean tree

Other Word Forms of Tonka Bean

Noun

Singular:
tonka bean
Plural:
tonka-beans

Origin of Tonka Bean

  • Perhaps from Galibi tonka

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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