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bonduc

[ bon-duhk ]

noun

  1. a semitropical tree, Caesalpinia bonducella, of the legume family, the decorative seeds of which are used for jewelry and rosaries.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of bonduc1

Probably earlier than 1940–45; < French < Arabic bunduq hazelnut ≪ Greek Pontikòn ( káryon ) hazelnut, literally, Pontic nut
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Example Sentences

I had intended to have asked you whether the Mimosa scandens and Guilandina bonduc grows at Kew, to try fresh seeds.

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