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jumping bean

jump·ing bean [ jùmping bn ] (plural jump·ing beans)


noun 
Definition:
 
seed containing moth larva: a seed of some Mexican bushes when it contains the larva of a small moth. The larva feeds on the seed pulp, making the seed move jerkily. The movements intensify if the seed is warmed, e.g. in the palm of the hand.

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