lima bean
noun
- any of several varieties of a tropical American plant (Phaseolus lunatus) having flat pods containing large light-green or white edible seeds
- the seed of a lima bean eaten usually cooked as a vegetable
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈliːmə ˌbiːn/ / /ˈlaɪmə ˌbin/
noun
Etymology: Named after the city of Lima, from which they were exported.
- Any of species Phaseolus lunatus of bean-bearing plants.
“We hoed the lima bean rows last night.”
- Fruit of this plant.
“We had lima beans with dinner last night.”