lima bean

(noun) bush bean plant cultivated especially in southern United States having small flat edible seeds. Synonyms: sieva bean, butter bean, butter-bean plant, lima bean, Phaseolus lunatus.

(noun) bush or tall-growing bean plant having large flat edible seeds. Synonyms: lima bean, lima bean plant, Phaseolus limensis.

(noun) broad flat beans simmered gently; never eaten raw. Synonyms: lima bean.