lima

nounnounattested in dialogue

United States//ˈlaɪmə//

Lima bean (the plant, Phaseolus lunatus).

noun

1
Lima bean (the plant, Phaseolus lunatus).
We planted limas with the corn last night.
2
Lima bean (the fruit of the plant).
We had limas with dinner last night.

Etymology

Ellipsis of lima bean.

noun

1
Variant of Lima from the NATO/ICAO Phonetic AlphabetAlternative letter-case form of Lima from the NATO/ICAO Phonetic Alphabet.

Forms

plural: limas

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lima · Lima bean (the plant, Phaseolus lunatus).

Lima · The capital city of Peru.limb · A major appendage of human or animal, used for locomotion…Limb · A surname.

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