broad bean

American  

noun

1. fava bean.

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broad bean British  

noun

1. an erect annual Eurasian bean plant, Vicia faba , cultivated for its large edible flattened seeds, used as a vegetable

2. the seed of this plant

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Etymology

Origin of broad bean

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

My Chinese "pantry staples" are Sichuan chili broad bean paste, Chinese soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine, Chinese vinegar, Sichuan peppercorns and Sichuan chili peppers.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2022

We also try a bowl of bissara at a small kiosk – a delicious local favourite of broad bean soup, served with olive oil and chilli.

From The Guardian • Apr. 28, 2019

Also called a broad bean, these fresh shell beans require a little bit of work but are totally worth the effort, bringing a sweet nuttiness to your spring dishes.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 8, 2018

The team grew sets of five broad bean plants, allowing three in each group to develop mycorrhizal networks, and preventing the networks' growth in the other two.

From BBC • May 10, 2013

He wore gloves, he carried a muff of priceless zibeline, and in his cravat there was a diamond the size of a broad bean.

From Castles in the Air by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness