pea bean

noun — 3 senses

pea bean

noun

Etymology From its size.

› Various varieties of Phaseolus vulgaris…

1

A very small and highly esteemed variety of the edible white bean.

2

A bicoloured (red-brown and white) bean found in Britain.

3

The cowpea (Vigna unguiculata).

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