Calabar bean en · NOUN
Etymology
From its ancient use in trial by ordeal in the Calabar region of Nigeria.
Meanings
- A seed of a tropical leguminous plant of species Physostigma venenosum of tropical Africa, poisonous to humans.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calabar beans | Number=Plur | lexicographic |