sea bean

"Sea beans" are seeds from tropical plants that travel across oceans, often ending up on distant beaches.

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Definition

B2Botany

(common)Seeds from tropical plants that are carried by ocean currents and often found on beaches.

Example

We found a sea bean on the shore during our walk.
Sea beans can travel thousands of miles across the ocean.

B2Cultural

(informal)These seeds are sometimes used as good luck charms or in jewelry.

Example

She wore a necklace made from sea beans she collected over the years.

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