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bonduc

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A tropical tree with large prickly pods that contain hard seeds used to make beads

noun

Australian

: bonduc

The seeds from the bonduc tree are often used in traditional rosaries.

Examples

The bonduc produces hard, bean-like seeds prized by artisans for crafting beads.
The large, prickly pods of the bonduc contain seeds that artisans craft into unique rosaries.
Farmers harvest the pods of the bonduc to supply the jewelry industry.
The bonduc tree thrives in tropical climates.
I found some beautiful bonducs at the market.
Farmers harvest the pods of the bonduc tree to create beautiful jewelry items.
Artisans value the seeds of the bonduc for making intricate bead designs in their jewelry.

Synonyms

Caesalpinia bonduc

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Specialized

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A tropical tree with large prickly pods and brown seeds used for jewelry and prayer beads

has identical meaning but is the common name used in everyday speech

Caesalpinia bonducella

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Specialized

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A tropical tree with large prickly seed pods and hard shiny seeds used for jewelry and rosaries

has identical meaning but is the widely used common name

bonduc tree

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Australian

9.9

A tropical tree with large prickly pods whose seeds are used to make beads

has identical meaning but appears as a scientific or Latin name

Compounds

bonduc nut

Australian

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A hard shiny gray seed often used to make necklaces and beads

bonduc tree

Australian

9.9

A tropical tree with large prickly pods whose seeds are used to make beads

Caesalpinia bonduc

Specialized

9.9

A tropical tree with large prickly pods and brown seeds used for jewelry and prayer beads

Surface Forms

bonduc singular

bonducs plural

Etymology

Bonduc names a tropical tree whose hard, prickly pods hold seeds that look like small 'beans' and are used as 'beads' in jewelry and rosaries. A helpful way to remember it is to picture the seeds as little beads, which explains why the tree is called bonduc.