Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the phrase
Lima Bean.
Lima Bean - as a noun
Bush bean plant cultivated especially in southern united states having small flat edible seeds
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
butter-bean plantbutter beanphaseolus lunatussieva beanBush or tall-growing bean plant having large flat edible seeds
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lima bean plantphaseolus limensisBroad flat beans simmered gently; never eaten raw
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
shell beanHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I don't like lima beans."
"She added lima beans to the salad."
"The stew was made with lima beans and carrots."
"I cooked a delicious lima bean soup."
"Do you want some lima beans with your steak?"
