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Synonyms of lima bean

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Another word for lima bean is lima. Other synonyms of lima bean are butter bean, chad bean, double bean, Madagascar bean and sieva bean.

Synonyms and similar words for lima bean

nounAny of species Phaseolus lunatus of bean-bearing plants.

  • limaLima bean (the plant, Phaseolus lunatus).
  • butter beanA lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus), especially when yellow or yellowish-white in colour.
  • chad beanSynonym of lima bean (“the fruit of this plant”).
  • double beanSynonym of lima bean (“the fruit of this plant”).
  • Madagascar beanSynonym of lima bean (“the fruit of this plant”).
  • sieva beanSynonym of lima bean (“the fruit of this plant”).
  • wax beanAny of several forms of Phaseolus vulgaris (common bean); the butter bean.

Meaning of lima bean

  1. noun Any of species Phaseolus lunatus of bean-bearing plants.
  2. noun Fruit of this plant.

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Questions about synonyms of lima bean

What is another word for lima bean?
Lima bean has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as lima, butter bean, chad bean, double bean, Madagascar bean, sieva bean and wax bean.
What does lima bean mean?
Lima bean means any of species Phaseolus lunatus of bean-bearing plants.

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