Mexican jumping bean

noun

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Mexican jumping bean was in 1922

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“Mexican jumping bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mexican%20jumping%20bean. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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Mexican jumping bean

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