black bean

The term "black bean" can refer to different types of beans used in various cuisines and a specific tree in Australia.

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Definition

A2Cuisine

(common)A small, black legume known for its rich flavor, commonly used in Latin American and Caribbean dishes.

Example

  • Black beans are often used in burritos and soups.
  • She made a delicious black bean salad.

B1Cuisine

(common)A type of soybean used in East Asian cooking, often fermented.

Example

  • Fermented black beans are a key ingredient in many Chinese dishes.
  • She added fermented black beans to the stir-fry for extra flavor.

C1Botany

(technical, regional)An Australian tree known as Castanospermum australe, used in furniture manufacture.

Example

  • The black bean tree is native to Australia and is also known as the Moreton Bay chestnut.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "black bean":

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