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Bush bean

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bush bean

–noun
a variety of the common edible bean, Phaseolus vulgaris humilis, characterized by its bushy growth.

Origin:
1815–25, Americanism
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bush bean  
n.  
  1. A shrubby variety of the snap bean.

  2. Any bean plant with an upright, bushy growth not requiring an artificial support.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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