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ice-cream bean

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Inga edulis, a sweet South American fruit used in making caxiri.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: guava bean

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

ornamental evergreen tree with masses of white flowers; tropical and subtropical America

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Inga edulis

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: tree

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