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Definition of ricebean

ricebean

/ˈraɪsˌbiːn/
rice · bean
Plural:ricebeans
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ricebean Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The small, cylindrical edible seed or young pod of the legume Vigna umbellata, varying in color from yellow and red to brown or black and widely cooked as a pulse or vegetable in South and Southeast Asia.

Example

"In traditional Himalayan cuisine, dried ricebeans are soaked overnight and simmered into a hearty, protein-rich dal."

2

A warm-season annual vine or herbaceous plant (Vigna umbellata) in the pea family Fabaceae, native to tropical Asia and cultivated for its edible beans, livestock fodder, and soil-enriching cover.

Example

"Local farmers intercrop ricebean with maize on terraced hillsides to prevent soil erosion and fix atmospheric nitrogen."

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• Nearby Words

ribes
ribeye
rice
ricebean
ricefish
richmond
ricinus

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ricebean. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ricebean
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