piptadenIa

[Gr. pip to =to fall, and adēn =an acorn, a gland.] Bot.: A genus of leguminous plants, tribe Eumi "This weak piping time of peace." Shakesp.: Richard III., 1. 1. 4. Simmering, boiling. [PIPING-HOT.] C. As substantive: yields an intoxicating drug, used by the Indians of Venezuela.