mucuna

/ˈmjuːkuːnə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of tropical trees in the family Fabaceae, and the source of the stimulant compound L-DOPA.

“The indigenous people of the region harvest mucuna seeds to produce a natural remedy for Parkinson’s disease symptoms.”

Synonyms

  • Fabaceae
  • legume

Antonyms

  • inhibitor
  • sedative