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Definition of wax bean

wax bean

Plural:wax beans
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wax bean Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A variety of snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) characterized by an edible, pale yellow pod that lacks chlorophyll and has a slightly waxy texture.

Example

"She tossed the steamed wax beans with a little butter and toasted almonds to create a simple, colorful side dish."

• Nearby Words

wave
waverly
wax
wax bean
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wax gourd
waxahachie

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in American English in the mid-19th century. Named for the pale yellow, somewhat translucent appearance of the bean's pod, which resembles the color and texture of beeswax.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wax bean. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wax bean
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