bean meaning and definition

BEAN noun

Definition of bean (noun)

1. any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
   • synonyms: edible bean
2. any of various seeds or fruits that are beans or resemble beans
3. any of various leguminous plants grown for their edible seeds and pods
   • synonyms: bean plant
4. informal terms for a human head
   • synonyms: attic, bonce, dome, noggin, noodle

BEAN verb

Definition of bean (verb)

1. hit on the head, especially with a pitched baseball