butter bean

culinary botany

"Butter bean" is a term that primarily refers to a variety of lima bean known for its creamy texture and buttery flavor, with regional variations in its usage.

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Definition

B2Culinary

(regional, southern US, UK)A type of lima bean known for its creamy texture and buttery flavor, commonly used in cooking.

Example

Butter beans are a key ingredient in Southern-style succotash.
In the UK, butter beans are often added to hearty stews.

C1Botany

(technical)A legume belonging to the species Phaseolus lunatus, often referred to as a lima bean.

Example

The Phaseolus lunatus plant produces butter beans, which are harvested for their edible seeds.

C1Regional

(Caribbean)In the Caribbean, a term used to describe the Lablab plant.

Similar

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

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