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lima bean meaning and definition
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Definition of lima bean (noun)
- bush bean plant cultivated especially in southern United States having small flat edible seeds
- synonyms: butter bean, butter-bean plant, Phaseolus lunatus, sieva bean
- bush or tall-growing bean plant having large flat edible seeds
- synonyms: lima bean plant, Phaseolus limensis
- broad flat beans simmered gently; never eaten raw
Source: Princeton University Wordnet