Wild Bean (Noun)
Meaning 1
A North American vine with fragrant blossoms and edible tubers; important food crop of Native Americans.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The native Americans used to cultivate wild bean on a large scale in North America.
- Wild bean tubers are highly nutritious and comprised a significant part of their diet.
- Wild bean has been a vital plant for the Native American tribes during the cold winters.
- For centuries, Native Americans domesticated and selectively bred the wild bean plant for higher yields.
- In some parts of North America, the wild bean has been known to outcompete invasive species.
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Meaning 2
Nutlike tuber; important food of Native Americans.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The wild bean was a staple crop for many Native American tribes, providing a reliable source of protein and fiber.
- In the fall, the women of the tribe would gather the wild bean tubers, carefully digging them up to avoid damaging the delicate roots.
- The wild bean was an important food source for the tribe, particularly during the winter months when other crops were scarce.
- The tribe would often dry and store the wild bean tubers for later use, grinding them into a flour that could be used to make bread and other baked goods.
- Wild bean soup was a favorite dish among the tribe, made by simmering the tubers in a rich broth flavored with herbs and spices.