jequirity bean

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Definition of jequirity bean in English English dictionary

A poisonous bean, produced by the jequirity plant (Abrus precatorius) and used for making jewelry and percussion instruments

The seed of the wild licorice (Abrus precatorius) used by the people of India for beads in rosaries and necklaces, as a standard weight, etc

called also jumble bead

Related Terms

jequirity beans

plural form of jequirity bean

Hyphenation

je·qui·ri·ty bean