Job's tears (seeds)

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Hard, shiny, tear-shaped seeds of a tropical grass; the seeds are sometimes used for jewelry or rosaries. The seed kernel is edible, and varieties are used as food product in parts of East Asia and in the Philippines.
Job's tears
Accepted term: 21-Apr-2025