- pronunciation:
- bin
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the seed of certain plants that is eaten as a vegetable.
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| related words: |
head |
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| derivation: |
beanlike (adj.) |
The phrase
full of beans was first used in the 1800s. Racehorses were fed beans to make them more lively.