lima bean

See also: Lima bean

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Etymology

Named after the city of Lima, from which they were exported.

Pronunciation
  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈlaɪmə ˌbiːn/

Noun

lima bean (plural lima beans)

  1. The butter bean, Phaseolus lunatus.

Usage notes

Although the name of Lima, Peru, is pronounced /ˈlimə/, and the beans are named after the city, "lima" (or "Lima") in the beans' name is pronounced /ˈlaɪmə/.

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