jequirity

English

Etymology

From French jéqwirity, from Tupi-Guarani jekirití.[1] Alternatively, from Portuguese jequiriti, jequirití, perhaps of Indic origin; akin to Hindi रत्ती (rattī, “ratti”).[2]

Noun

jequirity (uncountable)

  1. Abrus precatorius, a legume native to Indonesia with long, pinnate-leafleted leaves, whose toxic seeds ("jequirity beans") may be used as beads or in percussion instruments.
    Synonyms: crab's eye, Indian licorice, rosary pea

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References

  1. ^ “jequirity, n.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
  2. ^ “jequirity, n.”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
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