poison bean
Americannoun
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Also called bladderpod. a tall plant, Glottidium vesicaria, of the legume family, native to the southeastern U.S., having clusters of yellow flowers and pods containing highly poisonous seeds.
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a seed of this plant.
Example Sentences
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When Mary heard that Etim's uncle was going to take the poison bean test if the other chiefs would, she rushed to the village.
From White Queen of the Cannibals: the Story of Mary Slessor by Bueltmann, A. J.
"You must forbid the poison bean test," said Mary.
From White Queen of the Cannibals: the Story of Mary Slessor by Bueltmann, A. J.
Nothing more was said about the poison bean test.
From White Queen of the Cannibals: the Story of Mary Slessor by Bueltmann, A. J.
I am willing to take the poison bean test," said the uncle, "if all of the chiefs will take the test.
From White Queen of the Cannibals: the Story of Mary Slessor by Bueltmann, A. J.
Mary was sure that Chief Edem would make the people take the poison bean test.
From White Queen of the Cannibals: the Story of Mary Slessor by Bueltmann, A. J.
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