egyptian bean
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Definition
- Noun:
- A perennial twining vine of Old World tropics: The "Egyptian bean" is a plant species characterized by its trifoliate leaves, racemes of fragrant purple pea-like flowers, and maroon pods containing edible seeds.
- An ornamental and food plant: It is cultivated both for decorative purposes and as a vegetable, particularly on the Indian subcontinent.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The garden featured a beautiful trellis covered with Egyptian bean.
- Farmers in the region cultivate the Egyptian bean for its nutritious seeds.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical contexts: The term is used to specifically refer to the species (sometimes formerly placed in genus ).
- The Egyptian bean, scientifically known as Lablab purpureus, is a drought-tolerant legume.
Variants and Related Words
- Lablab bean (n): Another common name for the same plant.
- Hyacinth bean (n): A widely used synonym for the Egyptian bean.
- Bonavist bean (n): A less common variant name.
Synonyms
- Lablab purpureus: The scientific binomial name.
- Hyacinth bean: The most common alternative vernacular name.
Related Phrases
- Egyptian bean vine: Specifies the climbing growth habit of the plant.
- The Egyptian bean vine quickly covered the fence.
Notes
- The "Egyptian bean" is not a true bean in the botanical sense (like common beans in the genus ) but is a legume with edible seeds and pods.
Noun
- perennial twining vine of Old World tropics having trifoliate leaves and racemes of fragrant purple pea-like flowers followed by maroon pods of edible seeds; grown as an ornamental and as a vegetable on the Indian subcontinent; sometimes placed in genus Dolichos