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noun
A jequirity bean, the seed of the jequirity plant (Abrus precatorius) used in beadwork or making percussion instruments.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: jumble-bead, jumbie bean, rosary pea
Antonyms: none provided
noun
West Indian tree similar to Ormosia monosperma but larger and having smaller leaflets and smaller seeds
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: jumby bead, Ormosia coarctata
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: necklace tree
History
From jumbie + bead. Jumbie is apparently from Kongo zumbi (“fetish, spirit”) or Kimbundu nzumbi (“god”). Compare zombie.
