yard-long bean

noun

Meaning

A very long, slender green bean, native to tropical Asia, that can grow up to three feet in length.

Examples

The stir-fry was made with chicken, vegetables, and a generous portion of yard-long beans.
In many Asian cuisines, yard-long beans are a popular substitute for regular green beans.

Synonyms: long bean, asparagus bean, snake bean, Chinese long bean

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yard-long bean

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌjɑːrd lɔːŋ ˈbiːn/

Definition

A very long, slender green bean, native to tropical Asia, that can grow up to three feet in length.

Examples

The stir-fry was made with chicken, vegetables, and a generous portion of yard-long beans.
In many Asian cuisines, yard-long beans are a popular substitute for regular green beans.

How to Use yard-long bean

yard-long beans (collocation): The plural form used when referring to multiple beans or the vegetable in general. — "We bought a bunch of fresh yard-long beans at the market."

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