haricot

• Sustantivo que designa una variedad francesa de judía o frijol de grano pálido, o bien las semillas secas de esta planta, generalmente de color claro, que se usan como alimento.

A noun referring to a French variety of green bean plant that bears light-colored beans, or the dried seeds of this plant.

1. B1formalbritishculinary

   A French variety of green bean plant that bears light-colored beans, often used in cooking.

   Judía verde (variedad francesa)

   • She added fresh haricot beans to the salad.
   • The recipe calls for a cup of cooked haricot beans.
   • Haricot beans are a staple in many French dishes.

   Sinónimosflageolet

2. Dried beanB1formalbritishculinary

   A French bean variety with light-colored seeds that are usually dried for storage and later use.

   Judía seca

   • Dried haricot beans need to be soaked overnight before cooking.
   • He bought a bag of haricot beans for the cassoulet.
   • Haricot beans are often used in soups and stews.

   Sinónimosnavy beanwhite bean