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Meaning of tonka | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A flavoring or fragrance used in foodstuffs and derived from the tonka bean.

Equivalents

Français tonka

Examples

“When grated into desserts or infused into syrups, they impart a flavour so transcendent, tonka has been dubbed the most delicious ingredient you’ve never heard of.”

“Her favourite combinations involve pine, boletus mushroom and sake, or celery, tonka and amber ale.”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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See also

tonka bean tonkatsu tonkatsu sauce Tonkawa Tonkawan tonker

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