butter bean
noun
a variety of small-seeded lima bean, Phaseolus lunatus, grown in the southern U.S.
butter beans
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pluralof butter bean.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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From the vitamin and lycopene-rich tomatoes to all the protein and minerals from the butter beans alone, you will get a lot of what you need from just one bowl.
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2023
You could say, “I had butter beans for breakfast,” if you really did.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2023
The braised beef short ribs, the main course, are topped with sorghum-glazed carrots and served on a dollop of grits made from butter beans instead of corn.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2023
In this version from our book “Tuesday Nights Mediterranean,” which features weeknight-friendly meals from the region, we use canned butter beans for ease and speed.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 10, 2023
She’d been shelling butter beans on the porch, and sweat glistened on the pearls of hair around her forehead.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
