rattlebox

/ˈrætəlbɑks/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant that produces a rattling sound when the seeds are ripe, especially the rattlebox or Crotalaria spectabilis.

“The farmer pointed out the rattlebox to the tourists, warning them about the plant’s toxic seeds.”

Synonyms

  • Crotalaria
  • rattleweed

Antonyms

  • silent plant