kidney bean
Definition of kidney bean
1 : an edible and nutritious usually kidney-shaped seed of any of various cultivated beans of the common species (Phaseolus vulgaris); especially : a large dark red kidney bean
2 : a plant bearing kidney beans
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KIDNEY BEAN Defined for English Language Learners
kidney bean
Definition of kidney bean for English Language Learners
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: a type of large and dark red bean
KIDNEY BEAN Defined for Kids
kidney bean
Definition of kidney bean for Students
: the large usually dark red edible seed of a bean plant
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