Definition of bean
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: fava bean
b
: the seed of any of various erect or climbing plants (as of the genera Phaseolus and Vigna) of the legume family other than the fava bean
c
: a plant bearing beans
d
: an immature bean pod used as a vegetable
2a
: a valueless item
b
beans plural
: the least amount
didn't know beans about it
3
: any of various seeds or fruits that resemble beans or bean pods
coffee beans
also
: a plant producing these
6
: a protuberance on the upper mandible of waterfowl — see duck illustration
bean
verb
beaned; beaning; beans
Definition of bean (Entry 2 of 2)
: to strike (a person) on the head with an object
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The first known use of bean was before the 12th century
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