bean sprout

noun — 3 senses

bean sprout

noun
1

In plural A sprout of the mung bean.

  • Bean sprouts are a nutritious vegetarian ingredient for stir-fry.
2

In plural A sprout of the soybean.

3

In plural A sprout of any of several other species of bean.

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