Field Bean (Noun)
Meaning
Old World upright plant grown especially for its large flat edible seeds but also as fodder.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The farmer cultivated a large crop of field beans to use as animal feed during the winter months.
- Field beans are a versatile crop that can be used as a source of protein in human diets or as a nutritious fodder for livestock.
- The field bean is a cool-season annual legume that thrives in temperate climates with adequate moisture.
- In some parts of the world, field beans are considered a delicacy and are used in a variety of traditional dishes.
- The field bean plant is a member of the Fabaceae family and is known for its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil.