pichurim

noun

pich·​u·​rim

ˈpishərə̇m

variants or pichurim bean

plural -s

: one of the thick strongly aromatic cotyledons of a tropical American tree (Nectandra pichurim) used as a substitute for nutmegs and as a flavoring agent and stimulant tonic

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese pichurim, from Tupi pechurim

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