rosary pea

noun

1

: a tropical twining herb (Abrus precatorius) of the legume family that bears jequirity beans and has a root used as a substitute for licorice

called also Indian licorice, jequirity bean

2

: jequirity bean sense 1

Examples of rosary pea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Authorities found rosary peas in the bag and a seed grinder at his home, the documents say. —Kailani Koenig, NBC news, 21 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Medical Definition

rosary pea

noun

1

: a tropical leguminous twining herb of the genus Abrus (A. precatorius) that bears jequirity beans and has a root used as a substitute for licorice

called also jequirity bean

2

: jequirity bean sense 1