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broad bean
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈfavɐ/fa·va
Definition
1Edible seed of the broad bean plant (Vicia faba), green or cream in colour, used in cooking.
Usage examples
“'Favada' is a typical dish from northern Portugal made with broad beans and sausages.”
“She harvested the broad beans from the garden to cook.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
broad beandish of broad beanssow broad beansbroad bean pod
Idiomatic expressions
- Not worth a bean (worthless)