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Tag: semillas

Definitions tagged semillas in the street dictionary.

soya

A leguminous plant native to Asia, generally known as soy or soybean.

For a while now I only drink leche de soya because I am lactose intolerant.

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Guarebe

A large, red and black seed, likely from the Ormosia genus of trees. These plants grow in the Moran District of Lara State. (These seeds are traditionally used in Venezuela to make artisanal jewelry like necklaces and bracelets).

That necklace is made of nothing but guarebe.

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Venezuelaby Johanabra30

vano

Used (in the Venezuelan state of Lara) to describe a fruit, seed, or vegetable part that is hollow or empty inside, containing nothing to eat. It also refers to a plant that has lost its ability to germinate.

Those green beans were vanas.

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Veraneado

Describes plants, fruits, or seeds that are stunted or shriveled because they did not receive enough water during their growth period (in Venezuela, the word refers to the effects of the dry season).

those mangoes are dried out, the tree must be veraneado

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Caraotas

These are legumes known in other countries as beans. They are prepared stewed, in soup, or as a puree. There are black, red, and white caraotas (black beans are the most common variety and are a central component of the national dish, pabellon criollo).

Grandma made caraotas soup. / Caraotas are very tasty when stewed.

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