pea bean en · NOUN
Etymology
From its size.
Meanings
- Various varieties of Phaseolus vulgaris (common beans that can be eaten as string beans or cooked from dried beans). ▸ A very small and highly esteemed variety of the edible white bean.
- Various varieties of Phaseolus vulgaris (common beans that can be eaten as string beans or cooked from dried beans). ▸ A bicoloured (red-brown and white) bean found in Britain.
- The cowpea (Vigna unguiculata).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pea beans | Number=Plur | lexicographic |