jack bean

noun — 2 senses

noun

Any of species Canavalia ensiformis of annual plants from Central America grown for theirs large, slightly toxic, but edible bean-like pods.

Any plant in the genus Canavalia.

Derived terms: Brazilian jackbean, Kauai jackbean, lavafield jackbean, Makaha Valley jackbean, Molokai jackbean, obliqueseeded jackbean, silky jackbean, sword jackbean

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