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noun
A tender-crisp, stringless variety of snap bean lacking chlorophyll, Phaseolus vulgaris, characterized by their bright yellow pods and mild, slightly sweet flavor.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: butter bean, golden bean
Antonyms: none provided
History
First use appears c. 1915. See cite below.
