snake bean
"Snake bean" can refer to a long, slender edible bean commonly used in Asian cuisine or a poisonous legume found in Africa.
Definition
B2Cuisine
(common, informal)A long, slender green bean, also known as yardlong bean, commonly used in Asian dishes.
Example
- The snake bean is often stir-fried with garlic and soy sauce in Asian cuisine.
- Farmers markets frequently sell fresh snake beans during the summer.
C1Botany
(technical, academic)A legume known as Bobgunnia madagascariensis, which is poisonous and found in Africa.
C1Botany
(technical, academic)An edible legume, Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis, characterized by its long pods that can reach up to 3 feet.
Example
- The Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis is cultivated in many tropical regions for its long, edible pods.
Similar
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