n.
1.an erect or climbing bean or pea plant of the family Leguminosae
2.the fruit or seed of any of various bean or pea plants consisting of a two-valved case that splits along both sides when ripe and having the seeds attached to one edge of the valves
3.the seedpod of a leguminous plant (such as peas or beans or lentils)
Idiom of the Day
hold back (someone) or hold (someone) back
to prevent someone from doing something
The police officers tried to hold back the angry woman.