lima bean

1. (noun) broad flat beans simmered gently; never eaten raw
Related Words: Fordhooks, shell bean

2. (noun) bush or tall-growing bean plant having large flat edible seeds
Synonyms: Phaseolus limensis, lima bean plant
Related Words: shell bean, shell bean plant

3. (noun) bush bean plant cultivated especially in southern United States having small flat edible seeds
Synonyms: Phaseolus lunatus, butter bean, butter-bean plant, sieva bean
Related Words: shell bean, shell bean plant



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