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Definition of kidney bean

kidney bean

Plural:kidney beans
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kidney bean Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A variety of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), typically dark red and named for its visual resemblance to a human kidney, widely used worldwide in dishes such as chili, stews, and salads.

Example

"She added a drained can of kidney beans to the chili con carne for extra texture and protein."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named in the 1500s due to the bean's shape and reddish-brown color, which closely resemble a mammalian kidney.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kidney bean. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kidney bean
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