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Bean

A name given to the seed of certain leguminous herbs, chiefly of the genera Faba, Phaseolus, and Dolichos; also, to the herbs.

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Carob 76% connected

An evergreen leguminous tree (Ceratania Siliqua) found in the countries bordering the Mediterranean; the St. John's bread; -- called also carob tree.

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Divi-divi 76% connected

A small tree of tropical America (Caesalpinia coriaria), whose legumes contain a large proportion of tannic and gallic acid, and are used by tanners…

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Moong 76% connected

Same as Mung.

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Mung 76% connected

Green gram, a kind of pulse (Phaseolus Mungo), grown for food in British India.

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Soy 76% connected

A Chinese and Japanese liquid sauce for fish, etc., made by subjecting boiled beans (esp. soja beans), or beans and meal, to long fermentation and th…

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Tonka bean 76% connected

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. Ca…

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Hit 76% connected

It.

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Legume 76% connected

A pod dehiscent into two pieces or valves, and having the seed attached at one suture, as that of the pea.

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Seed 76% connected

of Seed

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Attic 92% connected

Of or pertaining to Attica, in Greece, or to Athens, its principal city; marked by such qualities as were characteristic of the Athenians; classical;…

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Bonce 92% connected

A boy's game played with large marbles.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Dome 92% connected

A building; a house; an edifice; -- used chiefly in poetry.

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Noggin 92% connected

A small mug or cup.

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Noodle 92% connected

A simpleton; a blockhead; a stupid person; a ninny.

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