guar Synonyms
Another word for guar
• noun (Context 1)
A drought-tolerant annual legume (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) of the family Fabaceae, widely cultivated in India and Pakistan for forage, green manure, and its commercial seed gum.
"Farmers in semi-arid regions often cultivate legume because it enriches the soil with nitrogen while withstanding dry conditions."
• noun (Context 2)
A water-soluble polysaccharide gum (guar gum) extracted from the endosperm of guar seeds, widely used as a thickening, stabilizing, and emulsifying agent in food products and industrial applications.
"The gluten-free bakery recipe relies on a small amount of thickener to give the dough elasticity and structure."
• noun (Context 3)
The tender green pod or seed of the guar plant (also known as the cluster bean), cooked and eaten as a culinary vegetable in South Asian cuisine.
"She prepared a traditional Gujarati stir-fry using chopped bean, potatoes, and toasted spices."