broad-bean

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broad-bean

A farmer harvests broad-bean pods in a sunny field.

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)
broad-bean

A farmer harvests broad-bean pods in a sunny field.

Noun
  1. Old World upright plant grown especially for its large flat edible seeds but also as fodder

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