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Definition of kidney beans

kidney beans

Plural:kidney beans
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1

The large, kidney-shaped edible seeds of a variety of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), typically dark red or white in color and widely used in soups, stews, salads, and chili.

Example

"She added a can of rinsed red kidney beans to the simmering pot of chili."

2

The herbaceous annual leguminous plant (Phaseolus vulgaris) of the family Fabaceae, native to Central and South America and cultivated globally for its edible pods and kidney-shaped seeds.

Example

"The farmer planted several rows of kidney beans in the well-drained soil once the spring frost had passed."

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kidney beans. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kidney-beans
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