lima bean
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See also: Lima bean
English
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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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