lima beans

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Definition of lima beans in English English dictionary: plural form of lima bean; Flat, green-tinged beans (called butter beans in the South), which can be parboiled and buttered or used in stews and soups; Lima beans come in two varieties; the Fordhook and the baby lima The Fordhook is meatier and fatter than the baby limas with has a bolder flavor Fresh limas can be found sometimes in June, July, and August They should be shelled just before using
lima bean: Another name for the butter bean or Phaseolus lunatus
lima bean: Lima beans are flat round beans that are light green in colour and are eaten as a vegetable. They are the seeds of a plant that grows in tropical parts of America. a round, flat light green bean that grows in America (Lima in Peru)
lima bean: broad flat beans simmered gently; never eaten raw
lima bean: bush or tall-growing bean plant having large flat edible seeds
lima bean: butter bean, edible seed of this plant
lima bean: broad flat beans simmered gently; never eaten raw bush or tall-growing bean plant having large flat edible seeds
lima bean: bush bean plant cultivated especially in southern United States having small flat edible seeds

lima beans

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Li·ma beans

laymı binz

/ˈlīmə ˈbēnz/ /ˈlaɪmə ˈbiːnz/

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