Haricot (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A French bean variety with light-colored seeds; usually dried.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Synonyms

• Flageolet

Hypernyms

• Common Bean

Meaning ²

A French variety of green bean plant bearing light-colored beans.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

• The haricot plant thrived in the warm summer weather and produced a bountiful harvest of tender beans.
• She carefully planted the haricot seeds in well-draining soil and kept the area consistently moist.
• Haricot beans are a staple in many French dishes, particularly in the classic recipe for cassoulet.
• The farmer's market offered a variety of fresh produce, including crisp haricot beans and fragrant herbs.
• In the garden, the haricot plants were trained to climb up trellises, making the most of the available space.