broad-bean

Definitions of broad-bean
  1. noun
    Old World upright plant grown especially for its large flat edible seeds but also as fodder
    synonyms: English bean, European bean, Vicia faba, broad bean, broad-bean plant, field bean
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    type of:
    shell bean, shell bean plant
    a bean plant grown primarily for its edible seed rather than its pod
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