1. Noun
A name given to the seed of certain leguminous herbs, chiefly of the genera Faba, Phaseolus, and Dolichos; also, to the herbs.
2. Noun
The popular name of other vegetable seeds or fruits, more or less resembling true beans.
3. Noun
any of various seeds or fruits that are beans or resemble beans
Vocabulary classified under Biology
4. Noun
any of various leguminous plants grown for their edible seeds and pods
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment
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