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bean
bean /biːn/ noun [C]
► A1 a seed, or the pod containing seeds, of various climbing plants, eaten as a vegetable: » green beans» kidney beans» baked beans» Coffee beans are the bean-like seeds of the coffee tree.Thesaurus+: ↑Beans and pulses• • • Extra Examples:» The villagers cultivate mostly maize and beans.» The beans will only germinate if the temperature is warm enough.» Cut the beans in half lengthways.» I'm having beans on toast for supper.» Vegans get all the protein they need from nuts, seeds, beans and cereals. |