bonduc

Definitions of bonduc

1. noun

   tropical tree with large prickly pods of seeds that resemble beans and are used for jewelry and rosaries
   synonyms: Caesalpinia bonduc, Caesalpinia bonducella, bonduc tree

   type of:

   tree

   a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
2. noun

   handsome tree of central and eastern North America having large bipinnate leaves and green-white flowers followed by large woody brown pods whose seeds are used as a coffee substitute
   synonyms: Gymnocladus dioica, Kentucky coffee tree, chicot

   type of:

   tree

   a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms