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1. (n.) tonka bean
the fragrant black seed of a tropical American tree, Dipteryx odorata, or related species: used in perfumes, as a source of coumarin, and as a vanilla substitute.
2. tonka bean
the tree itself.
Etymology: (1790–1800; prob. < Tupi tõka)
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1. (noun) tonka bean, coumara nut
fragrant black nutlike seeds of the tonka bean tree; used in perfumes and medicines and as a substitute for vanilla
2. (noun) tonka bean, tonka bean tree, Coumarouna odorata, Dipteryx odorata
tall tropical South American tree having pulpy egg-shaped pods of fragrant black almond-shaped seeds used for flavoring
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1. tonka bean
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 tonquin bean
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