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1. (n.) lima bean
a bean, Phaseolus limensis, having a broad, flat, edible seed.
2. lima bean
the seed.
Etymology: (1810–20; after Lima , Peru)
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1. (noun) sieva bean, butter bean, butter-bean plant, lima bean, Phaseolus lunatus
bush bean plant cultivated especially in southern United States having small flat edible seeds
2. (noun) lima bean, lima bean plant, Phaseolus limensis
bush or tall-growing bean plant having large flat edible seeds
3. (noun) lima bean
broad flat beans simmered gently; never eaten raw
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