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tonka

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A flavoring or fragrance used in foodstuffs and perfumes, derived from the tonka bean which contains coumarin.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Likely from Guyanese Creole English tonka, from a Tupian language, perhaps Kari'na tonka.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: tonka — tonka
  • Spanish: tonca — tonka
  • French: tonka f tonca — tonka
Real reading context

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