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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Ton·ca bean Bot. See Tonka bean.
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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Ton·ka bean  Bot. The seed of a leguminous tree (Dipteryx odorata), native of Guiana. It has a peculiarly agreeable smell, and is employed in the scenting of snuff. Called also tonquin bean. [Written also tonca bean, tonga bean.]
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