lima bean
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See also: Lima bean
English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Named after the city of Lima, from which they were exported.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
lima bean (plural lima beans)
- A plant of species Phaseolus lunatus or the bean it yields.
- Synonyms: butter bean, chad bean, double bean, Madagascar bean, sieva bean, wax bean
Usage notes[edit]
Although the name of Lima, Peru, is pronounced /ˈlimə/, and the beans are named after the city, "lima" (or "Lima") in the beans' name is pronounced /ˈlaɪmə/.
Translations[edit]
butter bean
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