broad bean meaning and definition

BROAD BEAN noun

Definition of broad bean (noun)

1. seed of the broad-bean plant
   • synonyms: fava bean, horsebean
2. Old World upright plant grown especially for its large flat edible seeds but also as fodder
   • synonyms: broad-bean, broad-bean plant, English bean, European bean, field bean, Vicia faba
3. a bean plant cultivated for use animal fodder
   • synonyms: horse bean
4. shell beans cooked as lima beans
   • synonyms: fava bean