broad bean

(noun) seed of the broad-bean plant. Synonyms: broad bean, fava bean, horsebean.

(noun) Old World upright plant grown especially for its large flat edible seeds but also as fodder. Synonyms: broad bean, broad-bean, broad-bean plant, English bean, European bean, field bean, Vicia faba.

(noun) a bean plant cultivated for use animal fodder. Synonyms: broad bean, horse bean.

(noun) shell beans cooked as lima beans. Synonyms: fava bean, broad bean.