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Definition of Broad bean
1. Noun. Seed of the broad-bean plant.
Exact synonyms: Fava Bean, Horsebean
Group relationships: Broad-bean, Broad-bean Plant, English Bean, European Bean, Field Bean, Vicia Faba
Generic synonyms: Bean
Group relationships: Broad-bean, Broad-bean Plant, English Bean, European Bean, Field Bean, Vicia Faba
Generic synonyms: Bean
2. Noun. Old World upright plant grown especially for its large flat edible seeds but also as fodder.
Exact synonyms: Broad-bean, Broad-bean Plant, English Bean, European Bean, Field Bean, Vicia Faba
Terms within: Horse Bean, Fava Bean, Horsebean
Generic synonyms: Shell Bean, Shell Bean Plant
Group relationships: Genus Vicia, Vicia
Terms within: Horse Bean, Fava Bean, Horsebean
Generic synonyms: Shell Bean, Shell Bean Plant
Group relationships: Genus Vicia, Vicia
3. Noun. A bean plant cultivated for use animal fodder.
Exact synonyms: Horse Bean
Generic synonyms: Fodder
Group relationships: Broad-bean, Broad-bean Plant, English Bean, European Bean, Field Bean, Vicia Faba
Generic synonyms: Fodder
Group relationships: Broad-bean, Broad-bean Plant, English Bean, European Bean, Field Bean, Vicia Faba
4. Noun. Shell beans cooked as lima beans.