Dictionary.com
definitions

sword bean

noun

a twining vine, Canavalia gladiata, of the legume family, found in the tropics of the Eastern Hemisphere, having large, showy, pealike flowers and reddish-brown seeds.

RELATED CONTENT

smolRead more in this article about some frequently asked questions and fun facts related to our definitions.
READ MORE
Order Your Coffee Like a BossRead more in this article about some frequently asked questions and fun facts related to our definitions.
READ MORE

Nearby words

  1. swoop,
  2. swoosh,
  3. swop,
  4. sword,
  5. sword bayonet,
  6. sword belt,
  7. sword cane,
  8. sword dance,
  9. sword fern,
  10. sword grass

Origin of sword bean

First recorded in 1880–85
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019