fava bean

/ˈfɑvə ˌbin/

/ˈfɒvə bin/

Other forms: fava beans

Definitions of fava bean

1. noun

   seed of the broad-bean plant
   synonyms: broad bean, horsebean

   type of:

   bean

   any of various seeds or fruits that are beans or resemble beans
2. noun

   shell beans cooked as lima beans
   synonyms: broad bean

   type of:

   shell bean

   unripe beans removed from the pod before cooking