kentucky wonder

Thân thiện

A gardener picks fresh Kentucky Wonder beans from a trellis.

Definition

Noun 1. A variety of pole bean plant: "Kentucky Wonder" is the name of a specific cultivar of pole bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). It is known for producing long, flat, stringless green pods. 2. The edible pod of this plant: The term also refers to the green bean pods themselves, which are harvested and eaten as a vegetable.

Usage Examples

• Noun (referring to the plant):
  • I planted Kentucky Wonder beans along a trellis in my garden.
  • The Kentucky Wonder is a popular heirloom variety known for its reliable yield.
• Noun (referring to the pod):
  • For dinner, we steamed fresh Kentucky Wonder beans with a little butter.
  • These Kentucky Wonder beans are so tender and flavorful.

Advanced Usage

• The name "Kentucky Wonder" is often used generically to refer to any pole bean with long, flat pods, though it is a distinct cultivar.
• It is frequently contrasted with bush bean varieties, which do not require support structures.

Variants and Related Words

• Kentucky Wonder bean: A more explicit compound form.
• Old Homestead (noun): An alternative name for the same bean variety.
• Pole bean (noun): The general category of bean plants to which Kentucky Wonder belongs.

Synonyms

• Green bean (noun): The general term for the edible pods of bean plants.
• String bean (noun, chiefly US): A common synonym for green bean, though modern varieties like Kentucky Wonder are typically stringless.
• Snap bean (noun): Another term emphasizing that the pod is eaten whole.

Related Phrases

• Heirloom variety (noun phrase): A plant cultivar that is traditionally grown and passed down through generations, a category which includes Kentucky Wonder beans.

Học thuật

Noun

1. flat-podded green bean

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• Kentucky wonder
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