castor bean

noun

Definition of castor bean

: the very poisonous seed of the castor-oil plant also : castor-oil plant

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Recent Examples on the Web It is made from merino wool and other materials that could double as the recipe for some kind of health tonic: eucalyptus, sugarcane, and castor bean oil. — Sheila Marikar, Fortune, "Allbirds is stepping up for the planet—by treading lightly on it," 21 Sep. 2020 An anatomically contoured footbed, foam insoles made from castor beans, and a flared heel offer the arch support needed for a comfortable fit. — Madeline Diamond, Travel + Leisure, "I Tried Allbirds’ New Running Shoes — and They’re My Favorite Addition to My At-home Workouts," 28 Apr. 2020 Like many Allbirds shoes, they’re made with merino wool and have a castor bean insole to cushion your foot and minimize odor (they're meant to be worn sans socks). — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, "9 Best Slippers for Women, Since That's All We're Wearing These Days," 4 May 2020 Allbirds Wool Runners This popular shoe is made with wool from merino sheep, as well as other materials like recycled bottles, castor bean oil and recycled cardboard. — Hanna Horvath, NBC News, "Best (comfortable) eco-friendly shoes, according to experts," 23 Apr. 2020 There are some new kicks on the block—and they're made out of castor bean oil, eucalyptus tree, algae, and natural rubber. — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, "Reebok Steps into Sustainable Fashion with Its First Plant-Based Running Shoes," 3 Dec. 2019 Its soles are made from castor beans and natural rubber. — Chauncey Alcorn, CNN, "Vegan sneakers set to be next plant-based craze in 2020," 14 Dec. 2019 The shoe adorns a sleek highly cushioned, responsive midsole, all made from sustainability grown castor beans. — James Love, Essence, "Reebok Releases A New Running Sneakers Made from Plants," 3 Dec. 2019 Gophers and moles have an extraordinarily sensitive sense of smell so the smell of the castor bean pellets often drives them away. — Earl Nickel, SFChronicle.com, "How to keep pesky visitors out of the garden," 20 Sep. 2019

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castor bean

noun

cas·tor bean | \ ˈkas-tər-

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Medical Definition of castor bean

: the very poisonous seed of the castor-oil plant also : castor-oil plant

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