broad bean

broad bean
    n 1: seed of the broad-bean plant [syn: {broad bean}, {fava
         bean}, {horsebean}]
    2: Old World upright plant grown especially for its large flat
       edible seeds but also as fodder [syn: {broad bean}, {broad-
       bean}, {broad-bean plant}, {English bean}, {European bean},
       {field bean}, {Vicia faba}]
    3: a bean plant cultivated for use animal fodder [syn: {broad
       bean}, {horse bean}]
    4: shell beans cooked as lima beans [syn: {fava bean}, {broad
       bean}]