bean
bean /ˈbiːn/
noun
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()
Any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
(
edible bean
, bean
)
any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
She added some beans to the chili
She added some beans to the chili
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Informal terms for a human head
(
attic
, bean
, bonce
, dome
, noggin
, noodle
)
informal terms for a human head
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Any of various leguminous plants grown for their edible seeds and pods
(
bean
, bean plant
)
any of various leguminous plants grown for their edible seeds and pods
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Any of various seeds or fruits that are beans or resemble beans
(
bean
)
any of various seeds or fruits that are beans or resemble beans
The farmers harvested a bountiful crop of beans this year.
The farmers harvested a bountiful crop of beans this year.
verb
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[Informal, N. American]
Hit on the head, especially with a pitched baseball
(
bean
[Informal, N. American] )
hit on the head, especially with a pitched baseball