kentucky wonder bean

Thân thiện

A gardener picks a handful of kentucky wonder beans from a vine.

Definition

Noun 1. A variety of green bean plant: "Kentucky Wonder bean" refers to a specific, traditional cultivar of pole bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) known for its long, flat pods and reliable, flavorful yield. 2. The edible pod of this plant: The term also refers to the long, green, flat-podded beans themselves, harvested and eaten as a vegetable.

Usage Examples

• Noun (referring to the plant):
  • We planted Kentucky Wonder beans along the fence so they could climb.
  • The Kentucky Wonder bean is a popular heirloom variety for home gardens.
• Noun (referring to the vegetable):
  • For dinner, we steamed a basket of fresh Kentucky Wonder beans.
  • She prefers the taste of Kentucky Wonder bean over other green bean types.

Advanced Usage

• As a culinary descriptor: The name is often used to specify the type of bean in recipes or market listings, implying a particular flavor and texture.
  • The recipe specifically calls for Kentucky Wonder beans for their robust flavor.

Variants and Related Words

• Kentucky Wonder: A common shortened form of the full name.
  • I'm growing Kentucky Wonder this year.
• Pole bean: The general category to which this variety belongs, distinguishing it from bush beans.
• Green bean / String bean: General terms for the edible pods of bean plants, under which the Kentucky Wonder is a specific type.

Synonyms

• Heirloom bean (specifically when referring to its traditional, non-hybrid status).
• Flat bean (describing the pod's shape, though this is a broader category).

Related Idioms or Phrases

(This specific cultivar name is not typically used in idiomatic expressions. It is a proper noun for a plant variety.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. flat-podded green bean

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