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 beanPlural:
tonka-beansOrigin of Tonka Bean
Perhaps from Galibi tonka
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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