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bush bean

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A compact, low-growing variety of the common edible bean plant (Phaseolus vulgaris), known for its upright, bushy habit that does not require staking or trellising.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: dwarf bean

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a bean plant whose bushy growth needs no supports

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: bean, bean plant

Narrower terms: common bean, common bean plant, Phaseolus vulgaris

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