broad bean

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [brawd been]
- /brɔd bin/
- /brɔːd biːn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [brawd been]
- /brɔd bin/

Definitions of broad bean words

countable noun broad bean Broad beans are flat round beans that are light green in colour and are eaten as a vegetable. 3
noun broad bean an erect annual Eurasian bean plant, Vicia faba, cultivated for its large edible flattened seeds, used as a vegetable 3
noun broad bean the seed of this plant 3
noun broad bean a plant (Vicia faba) of the pea family, bearing large, broad pods with flat, edible seeds, used for fodder and as a vegetable 3
noun broad bean fava bean. 1
noun broad bean An edible bean that has broad seeds. 0

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Origin of broad bean

First appearance:

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

First recorded in 1775-85

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Parts of speech for Broad bean

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broad bean popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

broad bean usage trend in Literature

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