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Definition of yardlong bean

yardlong bean

Plural:yardlong beans
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1

The unusually long, edible green pod of a climbing vine native to southern Asia, widely cultivated and harvested before reaching full maturity for use as a vegetable in stir-fries and curries.

Example

"She chopped the yardlong bean into two-inch pieces before tossing them into the hot wok with garlic and soy sauce."

2

A vigorous, climbing annual vine in the legume family (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis), native to the warmer regions of Asia and grown primarily for its remarkably long, slender pods.

Example

"The gardener constructed a sturdy trellis to support the rapidly growing vines of the yardlong beans during the humid summer."

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• Nearby Words

yaracuy
yard
yardage
yardlong bean
yardstick
yardwork
yari

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yardlong bean. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yardlong-bean
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