CANAVALIA


Meaning of CANAVALIA in English

ˌkanəˈvalyə, -ˈä-, -ˈā- noun

Usage: capitalized

Etymology: New Latin

: a small genus of tropical twining herbs (family Leguminosae) having long tough pods with large seeds that are sometimes used for food but more often to adulterate coffee — see jack bean

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