bean sprout

noun

Meaning

A young, edible shoot grown from a germinated bean, typically the mung bean, used as a vegetable in various cuisines.

Examples

Fresh bean sprouts add a satisfying crunch to this spicy noodle soup.
Make sure to wash the bean sprouts thoroughly before adding them to your salad.

Synonyms: sprout, mung bean sprout

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bean sprout

noun

Pronunciation: /biːn spraʊt/

Definition

A young, edible shoot grown from a germinated bean, typically the mung bean, used as a vegetable in various cuisines.

Examples

Fresh bean sprouts add a satisfying crunch to this spicy noodle soup.
Make sure to wash the bean sprouts thoroughly before adding them to your salad.

Synonyms of bean sprout

Words with a similar meaning to bean sprout:

sprout
mung bean sprout

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