tonka bean tree (Meaning)
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tonka bean tree (n)
tall tropical South American tree having pulpy egg-shaped pods of fragrant black almond-shaped seeds used for flavoring
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tonka bean tree Sentence Examples
- The tonka bean tree, Dipteryx odorata, is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.
- The seeds of the tonka bean tree are used as a flavoring in perfumes, tobacco, and desserts.
- Tonka beans have a sweet, warm, and slightly bitter flavor reminiscent of almonds, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- The tonka bean tree can grow up to 100 feet tall and has large, glossy leaves.
- The flowers of the tonka bean tree are small and white, with a strong, sweet fragrance.
- Tonka bean trees are pollinated by bees and other insects.
- The fruit of the tonka bean tree is a pod that contains 1-3 seeds.
- Tonka beans are dried and cured before they are used as a flavoring.
- The tonka bean tree is an important part of the rainforest ecosystem, providing food and shelter for animals.
- The tonka bean tree is threatened by deforestation and overharvesting.
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tall tropical South American tree having pulpy egg-shaped pods of fragrant black almond-shaped seeds used for flavoring
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The tonka bean tree, Dipteryx odorata, is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.
The seeds of the tonka bean tree are used as a flavoring in perfumes, tobacco, and desserts.
Tonka beans have a sweet, warm, and slightly bitter flavor reminiscent of almonds, vanilla, and cinnamon.
The tonka bean tree can grow up to 100 feet tall and has large, glossy leaves.
