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guar

guar [ gwaar ] (plural guars)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. Indian fodder plant: a plant of dry regions widely grown as fodder and for its seeds, which are used to make gum. Native to: South Asia.  Latin name Cyamopsis tetragonolobus.

2. industry 
Same as  guar gum


[Late 19th century. < Hindi guār]
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