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jequirity
[ juh-kwir-i-tee ]
noun
, plural je·quir·i·ties.
- the rosary pea, Abrus precatorius, of the legume family.
- Also called jequirity beans. the poisonous scarlet seeds of this plant, used for making necklaces and rosaries.
jequirity
/ dʒɪˈkwɪrɪtɪ /
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Word History and Origins
Origin of jequirity1
1880–85; < Portuguese jequirití < Tupi-Guarani jekirití
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Word History and Origins
Origin of jequirity1
C19: from Portuguese jequirití, from Tupi-Guarani jekirití
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