String Bean Definition
noun
A bushy or climbing tropical American plant (Phaseolus vulgaris) in the pea family, widely cultivated for its narrow green edible pods.
American Heritage
Webster's New World
The immature green pod of this plant, eaten as a vegetable.
American Heritage
A tall, skinny person.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- stringless
- french-cut
- Kentucky wonder
- italian
- bush
- pole
- wax
- snap bean. Varieties include: green
- green-bean
Other Word Forms of String Bean
Noun
Singular:
string bean
Plural:
string-beansRelated Articles
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