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noun
An herbaceous annual plant (Phaseolus vulgaris), grown for its edible bean.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A bean of such a plant, varying in size, shape and especially color.
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noun
any of numerous beans eaten either fresh or dried
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: bean, edible bean
Narrower terms: kidney bean, navy bean, pea bean, white bean, pinto bean, frijole, black bean, turtle bean, fresh bean, flageolet, haricot
noun
the common annual twining or bushy bean plant grown for its edible seeds or pods
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: common bean plant, Phaseolus vulgaris
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: bush bean
Narrower terms: kidney bean, frijol, frijole, green bean, wax bean
History
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Across languages
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