Coumara nut is a type of spice that is used primarily in baking, cooking, and perfumery. It is also known as tonka bean or Dipteryx odorata. The nut has a rich flavor that is similar to vanilla, almond, and cinnamon. It is often used as a substitute for vanilla in recipes. The synonyms for coumara nut are tonka bean, tonquin bean, teaberry, and kumaru. Tonka bean is the most commonly used term for coumara nut, but it is also sometimes referred to as teaberry or kumaru. Regardless of the name used, coumara nut provides a delicious and distinct flavor to any dish or perfume it is added to.