:a type of bean whose long green seed cases are eaten as a vegetable when they are young and tender四季豆;青刀豆 — see color picture on this page; compare string bean
: a kidney bean that is used as a snap bean when the pods are colored green
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Recent Examples on the WebFor the green bean, the difference between being chilled in two hours and in ten is absolute. Nicola Twilley, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 New Zealand sauvignon blancs are famous for their herbaceous, vegetal notes, which make for a perfect accompaniment for the green options on your table, from green bean casserole to brussels sprouts. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 4 Aug. 2022 To serve, divide the bulgur or rice among four plates, top with the lamb and green bean mixture, and garnish with the mint leaves. Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 12 May 2022 Breakfast favorites, fresh fruit, pastries, salads, seafood newburg, baked ham, chicken francaise, penne alla vodka, green bean almondine, risotto, sirloin and desserts. Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2022 The meal includes sliced ham, boneless chicken, macaroni and cheese, roasted potatoes, green bean casserole, pasta salad, apple pie, and carrot cake. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2022 Five states searched the most for sweet potato casseroles, eight others for a variety of green bean casseroles. Malak Silmi, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Nov. 2021 There's giblet gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, sweet potato souffle, green bean almandine, green salad and dressing, bake at home dinner rolls. Sue Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Nov. 2021 But done right – using fresh green beans and mushrooms – green bean casserole can be a beautiful thing.oregonlive, 15 Nov. 2021 See More