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dolichos

noun
dol·​i·​chos | \ ˈdälə̇ˌkäs\

Definition of dolichos

1 capitalized : a genus of chiefly tropical vines (family Leguminosae) having a bearded style and the keel of the corolla coiled
2 plural -es : any plant of the genus Dolichos

History and Etymology for dolichos

New Latin, from Latin, a leguminous plant, from Greek, literally, racecourse, from dolichos long

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