noun
Meaning 1
A herbaceous plant from the Americas, Phaseolus vulgaris, the bean of which is eaten as both a green bean and dried, when it is cooked slowly as Boston baked beans.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: haricot, common bean, pea bean
Antonyms: none provided