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
put (something) to good use
to be able to use something effectively
We were able to put the new computer to good use when we bought it.