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
make a meal of (something)
to eat one main dish or food as an entire meal
We were able to make a meal of the chicken that my mother gave us.