haricot bean

Haricot beans, also known as navy beans, are small white beans widely used in various cuisines, particularly in French and American dishes.

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Definition

B2Culinary

(common)A small, white bean often used in soups, stews, and baked dishes.

Example

  • Haricot beans are a key ingredient in traditional Boston baked beans.
  • She added haricot beans to the vegetable soup for extra protein.

C1Botany

(technical)The seed of the Phaseolus vulgaris plant, which is cultivated for its edible beans.

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