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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A pignut or hickory tree (Carya glabra of family Juglandaceae). US
2. 2
   A tuberous plant of family Apiaceae (Conopodium majus). UK
3. 3
   Black cumin of family Apiaceae. (Bunium bulbocastanum).
4. 4
   Certain rushpeas, particularly Hoffmannseggia glauca (syn. Hoffmannseggia densiflora) Indian rushpea, of the Fabaceae.
5. 5
   A plant of species Mesosphaerum suaveolens (syn. Hyptis suaveolens), of family Lamiaceae.

Synonyms

All synonyms

black carawayswine-bread

Etymology

From hog + nut.

Related phrases

black cuminbunium bulbocastanum

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