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Calabar bean

Pronunciation: /ˈkaləbɑː/

Definition of Calabar bean

noun

  • the poisonous seed of a tropical West African climbing plant, containing physostigmine and formerly used for tribal ordeals.
    • The plant is Physostigma venosum, family Leguminosae

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Definition of Calabar bean in the US English dictionary
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