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Definition of Lima bean
1. Noun. Bush bean plant cultivated especially in southern United States having small flat edible seeds.
Exact synonyms: Butter Bean, Butter-bean Plant, Phaseolus Lunatus, Sieva Bean
Terms within: Butter Bean, Butterbean, Civet Bean, Sieva Bean
Group relationships: Genus Phaseolus, Phaseolus
Generic synonyms: Shell Bean, Shell Bean Plant
Terms within: Butter Bean, Butterbean, Civet Bean, Sieva Bean
Group relationships: Genus Phaseolus, Phaseolus
Generic synonyms: Shell Bean, Shell Bean Plant
2. Noun. Bush or tall-growing bean plant having large flat edible seeds.
Exact synonyms: Lima Bean Plant, Phaseolus Limensis
Group relationships: Genus Phaseolus, Phaseolus
Generic synonyms: Shell Bean, Shell Bean Plant
Group relationships: Genus Phaseolus, Phaseolus
Generic synonyms: Shell Bean, Shell Bean Plant
3. Noun. Broad flat beans simmered gently; never eaten raw.
Generic synonyms: Shell Bean
Specialized synonyms: Fordhooks
Group relationships: Lima Bean Plant, Phaseolus Limensis
Specialized synonyms: Fordhooks
Group relationships: Lima Bean Plant, Phaseolus Limensis
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lima Bean
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