navy bean

navy bean

noun
a small, white bean, dried for prolonged storage and prepared for eating by soaking and cooking.

Origin:
1885–60, Americanism; so called from wide use in the U.S. Navy
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Navy bean is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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navy bean

noun
white-seeded bean; usually dried 
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