Definitions from the Web
Term: Job's Tears
Part of Speech: noun
Senses:
- A cereal grass (Coix lacryma-jobi) widely cultivated in East Asia for its hard-shelled, bead-like grains, used for making jewelry and rosaries.
- The hard, pearly grains of the Job's Tears plant, used in traditional Asian medicine and as an ingredient in various food preparations.
- A perennial tropical grass, Coix lacryma-jobi, having densely flowered spikes and tear-shaped, hard-shelled grains.
- The plant itself, having tall stalks, alternate leaves, and drooping clusters of cylindrical, bristly fruiting spikes.
Usages:
- Job's Tears are often strung together to make beautiful necklaces or bracelets.
- In traditional Chinese medicine, Job's Tears are believed to have various medicinal properties.
- These grains are commonly used in Asian cuisines to prepare delicious and nutritious dishes.
- The Job's Tears plant is known for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes.
Sample Sentences:
- She adorned herself with a stunning necklace made of Job's Tears.
- The herbal tea made from Job's Tears is known for its calming effect.
- Try adding Job's Tears to your stir-fry for an extra crunch.
- The garden was adorned with the graceful beauty of the Job's Tears plant.
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