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Definition of broadbean

broadbean

/ˈbrɔːd.biːn/
Plural:broadbeans
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• noun

1

A closed-compound variant of broad bean: the large, flat, green edible seed of the leguminous plant Vicia faba, widely cooked and eaten as a vegetable.

Example

"She blanched the fresh broadbeans and tossed them with olive oil, mint, and lemon juice."

2

An Old World upright annual leguminous plant (Vicia faba) in the family Fabaceae, bearing fragrant white flowers with dark spots and thick leathery pods containing large flat seeds.

Example

"The farmer planted rows of hardy broadbeans in late autumn to enrich the soil with nitrogen."

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• Nearby Words

broadback
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broadband
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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Broadbean. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/broadbean
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