jack bean
jack bean noun: any member of the species Canavalia ensiformis of annual plants from Central America grown for theirs large, slightly toxic, but edible bean-like pods.
Noun
jack bean (plural jack beans)
- Any member of the species Canavalia ensiformis of annual plants from Central America grown for theirs large, slightly toxic, but edible bean-like pods.
- Synonyms:
- giant stock bean, horse bean, sword bean, wonder bean
- Any plant in the genus Canavalia.
Synonyms of jack bean
Forms of jack bean
| plural | jack beans |
|---|---|
| alternative form | jackbean |
| alternative form | jack-bean |
Words formed from jack bean
- Brazilian jackbean
- Kauai jackbean
- lavafield jackbean
- Makaha Valley jackbean
- Molokai jackbean
- obliqueseeded jackbean
- silky jackbean
- sword jackbean
Questions about jack bean
- What does jack bean mean?
- Jack bean means any member of the species Canavalia ensiformis of annual plants from Central America grown for theirs large, slightly toxic, but edible bean-like pods.
- What part of speech is jack bean?
- Jack bean is a noun.
- What is the plural of jack bean?
- The plural of jack bean is jack beans.
Words near jack bean in the dictionary
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