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urd

noun \ˈrd, ˈərd\

Definition of URD

: an annual Asian legume (Vigna mungo syn. Phaseolus mungo) widely grown in warm regions for its edible blackish seed, for green manure, or for forage; also : the seed

Origin of URD

Hindi & Urdu uṛad, urad
First Known Use: circa 1934

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