Lima Bean (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Bush or tall-growing bean plant having large flat edible seeds.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Lima Bean Plant
• Phaseolus Limensis

Hypernyms

• Shell Bean Plant

Meaning ²

Bush bean plant cultivated especially in southern United States having small flat edible seeds.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Phaseolus Lunatus
• Butter-bean Plant
• Sieva Bean
• Butter Bean

Hypernyms

• Shell Bean
• Shell Bean Plant

Meaning ³

Broad flat beans simmered gently; never eaten raw.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.