broad-bean
Definition
Noun: 1. A plant (Vicia faba): An upright plant native to the Old World, cultivated primarily for its large, flat, edible seeds. It is also grown as a crop for animal feed (fodder).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The farmer planted a field of broad-bean to harvest in the summer.
- As a legume, the broad-bean helps fix nitrogen in the soil.
Advanced Usage
- The term "broad-bean" specifically refers to the plant species . Its seeds are commonly called "broad beans," "fava beans," or "horse beans."
Variants and Related Words
- Broad bean (noun, often open compound): The more common spelling for the plant or its seed.
- Fava bean (noun): A common synonym for the seed of the broad-bean plant.
- Horse bean (noun): Another name for the plant or its seed, often used when referring to varieties grown for animal fodder.
Synonyms
- Fava bean plant
- Horse bean plant
- Vicia faba (scientific name)
Noun
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Old World upright plant grown especially for its large flat edible seeds but also as fodder
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