tonka bean

noun

ton·ka bean ˈtäŋ-kə-

: the coumarin-containing seed of any of several tropical American leguminous trees (genus Dipteryx, especially D. odorata) that is used in perfumes and as an artificial vanilla flavoring

also : a tree bearing tonka beans

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The amber woody perfume captures that dreamy setting perfectly with vanilla, cedarwood and tonka bean. —

Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 And speaking of rosters of edible excellence, check the recipe in this smirk-inducing parfum: warm cocoa, almonds, cream, vanilla, caramel, tonka beans, and Austrian honey. —

Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2024 To pour over: maple syrup infused with vanilla and its big-personality flavor cousin, tonka bean. —

Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024 This aromatic delight also features tantalizing hints of tonka bean, patchouli, and sweet osmanthus, also known as devilwood. —

Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tonka bean