đậu hương
Definition
- Noun:
- Tonka bean: The seed of the Dipteryx odorata tree, known for its strong fragrance of coumarin, used in perfumery and as a flavoring agent.
- Sweet pea: A common name for various fragrant flowering plants of the genus Lathyrus.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Đậu hương thường được dùng để ướp thuốc lá. (Tonka beans are often used to flavor tobacco.)
- Trong vườn nhà tôi có nhiều hoa đậu hương. (There are many sweet peas in my garden.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "đậu hương" can be ambiguous without context, as it refers to botanically distinct items: a fragrant bean (tonka) and a fragrant flower (sweet pea). The intended meaning is usually clear from the situation.
Variants and Related Words
- Đậu tonka: A direct variant for tonka bean.
- Đậu tonka có mùi vani và hạnh nhân. (Tonka beans have a scent of vanilla and almond.)
- Hoa đậu thơm: Another term for sweet pea.
- Cô ấy thích cắm hoa đậu thơm. (She likes to arrange sweet peas.)
Synonyms
- Tonka bean: Coumarouna bean, fragrant seed.
- Sweet pea: Fragrant pea, .
Related Terms
- Coumarin: The aromatic chemical compound responsible for the primary scent of tonka beans.
- Hương liệu: Fragrance or flavoring, the category to which often belongs.