broad bean
Origin of broad bean
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How to use broad bean in a sentence
The precious vegetable came hither by the same road as the broad bean.
Social Life in the Insect World | J. H. FabreIt was found a better article of diet than the broad bean, which to-day, after such good service, is comparatively neglected.
A Book of Exposition | Homer Heath NugentThe broad bean is a thrifty plant, as hardy as any in the garden, and very accommodating as to soil.
The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots, 16th Edition | Sutton and SonsDavid sat uncomfortably on a broad bean, protesting against this new mania.
Living Alone | Stella BensonDid you come from Central Asia with the broad bean and the pea?
Social Life in the Insect World | J. H. Fabre
British Dictionary definitions for broad bean
an erect annual Eurasian bean plant, Vicia faba, cultivated for its large edible flattened seeds, used as a vegetable
the seed of this plant
- Also called: horse bean
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