Calavance

/ˈkæləvæns/ noun

A type of cowpea or legume plant, historically used in Caribbean and tropical agriculture.

From Spanish 'calavanza,' possibly derived from a Taino or African language term, reflecting the crop's Caribbean origin and cultural significance.

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