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Dec 1, 2009
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In'dian lic'orice




a woody tropical vine, Abrus precatorius, of the legume family, having extremely poisonous scarlet and black seeds that are used for beads and a root used as a substitute for licorice. Also called crab's-eye, rosary pea.

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