broad-bean

• 一种古老的直立草本植物，主要因其大而扁平的食用种子而栽培，也用作饲料。

An Old World upright plant cultivated primarily for its large, flat edible seeds, and also used as fodder.

1. Edible legumeA2formalculinary

   A large, flat, edible seed from a plant of the pea family, often used in cooking.

   蚕豆

   • She added broad beans to the salad for extra protein.
   • Broad beans are a staple in many Mediterranean dishes.
   • He grew broad beans in his garden this year.

   同义词broad beanfava beanhorse bean

2. The plant itselfB1formal

   An Old World upright plant (Vicia faba) grown for its large flat edible seeds and also used as fodder.

   蚕豆植株

   • The broad-bean plant can grow quite tall in fertile soil.
   • Farmers often rotate broad-bean crops to enrich the soil.
   • Broad-bean plants are also used as animal feed.

   同义词fava beanhorse bean