Hyacinth Bean Definition
noun
A twining vine (Lablab purpureus) in the pea family native to tropical Africa and Asia, grown for forage and for its pods and seeds, which are edible after boiling.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- Egyptian bean
- Indian bean
- Dolichos lablab
- Lablab purpureus
- bonavist
Other Word Forms of Hyacinth Bean
Noun
Singular:
hyacinth bean
Plural:
hyacinth beans
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