tonka bean

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tong-kuh]
- /ˈtɒŋ kə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tong-kuh]
- /ˈtɒŋ kə/

Definitions of tonka bean words

noun tonka bean the fragrant, black almond-shaped seed of a tall tree belonging to the genus Dipteryx (or Coumarouna), of the legume family, especially D. odorata, of tropical South America, used in perfumes, as a source of coumarin, and as a substitute for vanilla. 1
noun tonka bean the tree itself. 1
noun tonka bean tall leguminous tree of tropical America 0
noun tonka bean a tall leguminous tree, Coumarouna odorata, of tropical America, having fragrant black almond-shaped seeds 0
noun tonka bean the seeds of this tree, used in the manufacture of perfumes, snuff, etc 0
noun tonka bean the fragrant, almond-shaped seed of any of several South American leguminous trees (genus Dipteryx) used in perfumes, drugs, etc. 0

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Origin of tonka bean

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

1790-1800; tonka probably < Tupi tõka

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tonka bean popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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