tonka bean

Meanings

• noun

  A tonka bean is a large seed that comes from the tonka tree, which is native to Central and South America. It has a strong, distinctive odor and is used in perfumes and as a flavoring agent.

  - "The chef added a tonka bean to the stew for its unique aroma."
  - "The perfume industry relies heavily on the importation of tonka beans for their fragrance."
  - "The tonka tree, from which the tonka bean is derived, can grow up to 100 feet tall."

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Variants

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tonka bean , tonka beans

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Etymology

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The name 'tonka bean' comes from the Tupi-Guarani language of South America, where 'tonka' means 'good' or 'large'.

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Trivia

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1. The tonka bean is also known as the 'coumarou' bean or the 'coumarin' bean due to its high coumarin content.

2. Tonka beans were once used as a substitute for quinine in the production of tonic water.

3. The tonka tree produces large, green fruits that contain the tonka beans.

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1. Vanilla: Tonka beans are sometimes used as a substitute for vanilla in cooking and baking due to their similar flavor profile.

2. Perfume industry: The tonka bean's distinct odor makes it a popular ingredient in perfumes and fragrances.

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Culture

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In traditional medicine, tonka beans have been used to treat various ailments, including digestive issues and inflammation. They have also been used in religious and spiritual practices in some cultures.

How to Memorize "tonka bean"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, brown seed with a strong, fragrant aroma. Imagine the tonka tree from which it comes, growing tall in the tropical rainforest.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the tonka bean with vanilla or perfumes to help remember its uses and unique properties.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Tonka Tree' to remember the name of the seed: T-Tree, O-Odor, N-Nutmeg-like, K-Large, A-Aromatic.

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