fava bean
Americannoun
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fava beans
plural
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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
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Etymology
Origin of fava bean
1940–45; < Italian < Latin faba bean
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Fava beans are exceptional in a spring risotto, like this recipe from NYT Cooking that incorporates asparagus and saffron, or pasta primavera, or even a fava bean lemon ricotta dip spread on crostini.
From Salon ● May 14, 2025
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
His cult of vegetarian geometry enthusiasts believed that the fava bean held the souls of the dead, or that their hollow stems provided elevator service up from Hades.
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 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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