bean
/ˈbi(ː)n/ noun A1- Any plant of several genera of the taxonomic family Fabaceae that produces large edible seeds or edible seedpods.
- The large edible seed of such a plant (for example, a broad bean, navy bean, or garbanzo bean).
- The edible seedpod of such a plant. · Green beans, also called French beans, can be pickled.
- The bean-like seed of certain other plants, such as a vanilla bean or (especially) a coffee bean.
- An object resembling a pea or bean in shape, often made from plastic or styrofoam and used in large numbers as packing material or as stuffing for beanbags and similar items.
- The head or brain.
- The human clitoris.
- A person; especially, a baby.
Plural beans
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On his arrival, the Town Mouse placed before him bread, barley, beans, dried figs, honey, raisins, and, last of all, brought a dainty piece of cheese from a basket.
You with the bean that I gave when we quarrelled,
The pied and painted birds and beans,
I used to divide my soup and beans with you when you were hungry.”
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