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rosary pea
noun
Definition of ROSARY PEA
1
: a tropical twining herb (Abrus precatorius) of the legume family that bears jequirity beans and has a root used as a substitute for licorice —called also Indian licorice, jequirity bean
2
: jequirity bean 1
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First Known Use of ROSARY PEA
circa 1866
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rosary pea
noun
Medical Definition of ROSARY PEA
1
: a tropical leguminous twining herb of the genus Abrus (A. precatorius) that bears jequirity beans and has a root used as a substitute for licorice—called also jequirity bean
2
: jequirity bean 1
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