| bean curd |
a soft, protein-rich food made from puréed soy beans; tofu. |
| beanery |
(informal) a cheap restaurant. |
| beanie |
a small, colorful skull cap or brimless hat. |
| beano |
a game similar to bingo, often using beans as markers. |
| beanpole |
a stick or pole used to support bean vines. [2 definitions] |
| bean sprout |
a young, tender shoot, as of the soybean or mung bean, used as a garnish, in salads, and the like. |
| beanstalk |
the stem of a bean plant. |
| bear1 |
to carry. [8 definitions] |
| bear2 |
a large, usu. omnivorous, furry mammal with a short tail. [5 definitions] |
| bearable |
capable of being endured; tolerable. |
| bear arms |
to carry and use weapons. |
| beard |
the facial hair of a man, or the extended growth of such hair. [4 definitions] |
| bearded |
having a substantial growth of beard. |
| beardless |
combined form of beard. |
| bearer |
someone or something that carries or supports. [2 definitions] |
| bearing |
manner of conduct, behavior, or physical carriage. [5 definitions] |
| bearish |
like a bear in physique or manner; burly; clumsy; rude. [2 definitions] |
| béarnaise sauce |
a sauce made of butter, egg yolks, shallots, vinegar, and herbs, served over meat or fish. |
| bearskin |
the pelt or hide of a bear. [2 definitions] |
| bear up |
to face hardship without despairing; withstand difficulty or stress; be brave; endure. |
| bear with |
to continue with despite aggravations; be patient with; be tolerant of. |