lima bean

/ˌlaɪmə ˈbin/

/ˈlimə bin/

Other forms: lima beans

Definitions of lima bean

1. noun

   bush or tall-growing bean plant having large flat edible seeds
   synonyms: Phaseolus limensis, lima bean plant

   type of:

   shell bean, shell bean plant

   a bean plant grown primarily for its edible seed rather than its pod
2. noun

   bush bean plant cultivated especially in southern United States having small flat edible seeds
   synonyms: Phaseolus lunatus, butter bean, butter-bean plant, sieva bean

   type of:

   shell bean, shell bean plant

   a bean plant grown primarily for its edible seed rather than its pod
3. noun

   broad flat beans simmered gently; never eaten raw
   types:

   Fordhooks

   relatively large lima beans

   type of:

   shell bean

   unripe beans removed from the pod before cooking