English Explanatory Dictionary

jumbie bead

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A jequirity bean, the seed of the jequirity plant (Abrus precatorius) used in beadwork or making percussion instruments.

Word forms

jumbie bead jumbie beads

Etymology

From jumbie + bead. Jumbie is apparently from Kongo zumbi (“fetish, spirit”) or Kimbundu nzumbi (“god”). Compare zombie.

Synonyms

jumble-bead jumbie bean rosary pea
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