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butter bean Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A large, flat, edible seed of the Lima bean plant (Phaseolus lunatus), known for its pale color and creamy, buttery texture when cooked.
Usage Example
"She simmered the butter beans with a smoked ham hock until they were tender and deeply flavorful."
Strongest
lima
Weak
legume
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Butter bean. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/butter-bean