Any of various tropical American trees of the genus Ormosia (family Fabaceae (Leguminosae)), having bright red seeds used as beads; especially O. monosperma.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Journal of the Society of Arts.
Definition of necklace tree in US English:
necklace tree
noun
Any of various tropical American trees of the genus Ormosia (family Fabaceae (Leguminosae)), having bright red seeds used as beads; especially O. monosperma.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Journal of the Society of Arts.