Meaning
An annual legume (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba), used as a food for cattle and humans.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Hindi ग्वार (gvār), from Sanskrit गोपाली (gopālī, “kind of cucumber”), shortened from गोपालकर्कटी (gopālakarkaṭī, “cowherder's cucumber”), from गोपाल (gopāla, “cowherd”) + कर्कटी (karkaṭī, “cucumber”) (see Latin cucumis and cucurbita).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cluster beanguar bean
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles: