First Known Use: 1756
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lima bean
noun li·ma bean \ˈlī-mə-\
: a type of flat and pale green or white bean
Full Definition of LIMA BEAN
1
a : a bushy or tall-growing tropical American bean (Phaseolus limensis) that is widely cultivated for its flat edible usually pale green or whitish seeds b : sieva bean
2
: the seed of a lima bean
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Origin of LIMA BEAN
Lima, Peru
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LIMA BEAN Defined for Kids
lima bean
noun li·ma bean \ˈlī-mə-\
Definition of LIMA BEAN for Kids
: the edible seed of a bean plant that is usually pale green or white
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