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rattlebox

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rat·tle·box   (rāt'l-bŏks')   
n.  Any of various plants of the genus Crotalaria, having inflated pods containing seeds that rattle when the stem is moved.
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Main Entry: rat·tle·box
Pronunciation: -"bäks
Function: noun
: CROTALARIA2; especially : one (Crotalaria spectabilis) that is highly toxic to farm animals
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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