fava bean
Americannoun
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a plant, Vicia faba, native to the Old World, bearing large pods containing edible seeds.
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the seed or pod of this plant.
noun
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an erect annual Eurasian bean plant, Vicia faba , cultivated for its large edible flattened seeds, used as a vegetable
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the seed of this plant
Etymology
Origin of fava bean
1940–45; < Italian < Latin faba bean
Example Sentences
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On the box, the burgers - made from fava bean and pea protein - are described as "succulent and tangy" and "with an American style mustard and gherkin melt".
From BBC • Aug. 16, 2024
Still, in May, the fava bean, bursting and green, is a sign of life.
From New York Times • May 13, 2023
This week’s publication of the fava bean genome could help the crop reach its potential to help feed a growing world population.
From Science Magazine • Mar. 8, 2023
The second soup is a wildcard, often a crema, or a puree of zucchini or corn that may or may not be enriched with cream, or sometimes a lentil or fava bean soup.
From Salon • Nov. 18, 2021
The fava bean toasts and boar pate went over well and that led to a discussion about boar hunting.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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