lima bean

Noun (3)

1. bush bean plant cultivated especially in southern United States having small flat edible seedsSynonyms: sieva beanbutter beanbutter-bean plantPhaseolus lunatusType of shell bean, shell bean plantParts sieva bean, butter beanMember of Phaseolus, genus Phaseolus
2. bush or tall-growing bean plant having large flat edible seedsSynonyms: lima bean plantPhaseolus limensisType of shell bean, shell bean plantMember of Phaseolus, genus Phaseolus
3. broad flat beans simmered gently; never eaten rawType of shell beanKinds FordhooksPart of lima bean plant, Phaseolus limensis