Definition

1. Noun:
   • Hyacinth bean, lablab bean: A type of legume plant (Lablab purpureus) cultivated for its edible beans, pods, and sometimes leaves. It is a vigorous climbing vine.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bà tôi thường trồng đỗ ván leo trên giàn. (My grandmother often grows hyacinth bean vines on a trellis.)
  • Đỗ ván xào tỏi là một món ăn đơn giản và ngon. (Stir-fried hyacinth beans with garlic is a simple and delicious dish.)
  • Hạt đỗ ván khô cần được nấu chín kỹ. (Dried hyacinth beans need to be cooked thoroughly.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "đậu ván" is a common variant with identical meaning. The plant may also be referred to in specific contexts by names indicating its color, such as "đỗ ván trắng" (white-flowered/seeded variety) or "đỗ ván tím" (purple-flowered/seeded variety).

Variants and Related Words

• Đậu ván (n): A direct variant spelling for hyacinth bean.
• Đậu rồng (n): Winged bean (), a different but sometimes confused climbing legume.

Synonyms

• Lablab bean: The common agricultural name.
• Bonavista bean: A regional name.
• Indian bean: A regional name.

Notes on Usage

• Important Safety Note: While young pods and mature beans (when thoroughly cooked) are edible, some varieties of raw or undercooked hyacinth beans contain toxins. Proper preparation is essential.
• This word is primarily used in agricultural, culinary, and botanical contexts. It is a specific noun for a plant species and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.