jumby tree meaning

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jumby tree (noun): small tree of West Indies and northeastern Venezuela having large oblong pointed leaflets and panicles of purple flowers; seeds are black or scarlet with black spots.

Definition of jumby tree

  1. small tree of West Indies and northeastern Venezuela having large oblong pointed leaflets and panicles of purple flowers; seeds are black or scarlet with black spots

    Synonyms: bead tree, jumby bean, Ormosia monosperma

    Type of: necklace tree

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