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tonka bean

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

Noun tonka bean has 2 senses

CIDE DICTIONARY

tonka bean,  [Cf. F. onca, tonka.].
     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.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

tonka bean, n. the black fragrant seed of a South American tree, Dipteryx odorata, used in perfumery etc.

Etymology
tonka, its name in Guyana, + BEAN
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