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Lima bean

noun

1.

Bush bean plant cultivated especially in southern United States having small flat edible seeds. Synonyms: butter-bean plant, butter bean, Phaseolus lunatus, sieva bean.

2.

Bush or tall-growing bean plant having large flat edible seeds. Synonyms: lima bean plant, Phaseolus limensis.

3.

Broad flat beans simmered gently; never eaten raw.

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Words linked to "Lima bean" : genus Phaseolus, Fordhooks, shell bean plant, shell bean, Phaseolus, civet bean, butterbean

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