lima bean
nounUK /ˈliːmə ˌbiːn/ · US /ˈlaɪmə ˌbin/
Etymology Named after the city of Lima, from which they were exported.
1
Any of species Phaseolus lunatus of bean-bearing plants.
- We hoed the lima bean rows last night.
2
Fruit of this plant.
- We had lima beans with dinner last night.