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Definition bean in British English
bean
noun
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noun
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/biːn/
1
a seed of various plants that is cooked and eaten. There are many different types of beans, for example kidney beans, soya beans, and green beans.
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jelly bean (noun)
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lima bean (noun)
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runner bean (noun)
soya bean (noun)
string bean (noun)