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guar Synonyms

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• 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.

Usage Example

"Farmers in semi-arid regions often cultivate legume because it enriches the soil with nitrogen while withstanding dry conditions."

Weak
legume

• 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.

Usage Example

"The gluten-free bakery recipe relies on a small amount of thickener to give the dough elasticity and structure."

Strong
thickener
Weak
stabilizer

• 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.

Usage Example

"She prepared a traditional Gujarati stir-fry using chopped bean, potatoes, and toasted spices."

Strong
bean

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