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- bean aphid/ˈbiːn ˌeɪ.fɪd/A small, soft-bodied insect (Aphis fabae) that feeds on the sap of bean plants and other legumes, often causing damage to crops.nounLow
- bean beetle/ˈbiːn ˌbiːt(ə)l/A small beetle (family Chrysomelidae, subfamily Bruchinae), typically of the genus Acanthoscelides or Callosobruchus, whose larvae feed on and develop within seeds, especially beans, often causing significant damage to legume crops.nounC1/C2 (specialized/technical term)
- bean caper/ˈbiːn ˌkeɪ.pə/A tropical shrub (genus Zygophyllum) with edible beans, also known as Syrian bean-caper.nounVery Low
- bean curd/ˈbiːn ˌkɜːd/A soft, white food product made from coagulated soy milk, pressed into blocks; a staple in East Asian cuisines.nounMedium
- bean pot/ˈbiːn ˌpɒt/A deep cooking pot, traditionally made of earthenware or ceramic, used for slow-cooking beans or stews.nounLow
- bean shot/ˈbiːn ˌʃɒt/A single shot from a gun, usually aimed at a person or target.nounLow
- bean sprout/ˈbiːn ˌspraʊt/A sprout from a bean seed, especially from the mung bean, eaten as a vegetable.nounB1
- bean sprouts/ˈbiːn ˌspraʊts/The young, edible shoots that grow from germinated beans, typically mung beans or soybeans, eaten as a vegetable.plural-nounB1
- bean town/ˈbiːn ˌtaʊn/A popular, informal nickname for the city of Boston, Massachusetts, USA.nounMedium-Low (as a proper noun nickname). Common in North American contexts, especially in sports media, historical discussion, and colloquial references to Boston.
- bean tree/ˈbiːn ˌtriː/A tree belonging to several genera (especially genera like Castanospermum, Catalpa, and others) that produces bean-like seed pods or seeds.nounLow
- bean weevil/ˈbiːn ˌwiːv(ə)l/A small beetle, typically of the family Chrysomelidae (or sometimes Bruchidae), whose larvae bore into and feed on beans and other seeds, causing agricultural damage.nounC1
- bean-counter/ˈbiːn ˌkaʊn.tər/An accountant or financial officer, especially one perceived as being excessively concerned with minute financial details and cost-cutting.nounLow frequency, but known.
- beanbag/ˈbiːnbaɡ/A small cloth bag filled with dried beans or plastic pellets, used as a toy or as informal seating.nounB1
- beanbag gun/ˈbiːn.bæɡ ˌɡʌn/A type of non-lethal weapon that fires beanbag projectiles, typically used in riot control, law enforcement, or security contexts.nounRare
- beanball/ˈbiːnbɔːl/A pitch in baseball intentionally thrown at a batter's head.nounLow
- beaner/ˈbiːnə/A highly offensive ethnic slur for a person of Mexican descent or Hispanic origin.nounC2
- beanery/ˈbiːnəri/A cheap, informal restaurant or café, often one specializing in simple food.nounC2 / Rare / Archaic
- beanfeast/ˈbiːn.fiːst/A celebratory event or party, especially an annual staff outing or dinner provided by an employer.nounRare
- beanie/ˈbiː.ni/A close-fitting hat, often knitted from wool or fleece, originally without a brim.nounB1
- beano/ˈbiːnəʊ/A lively, informal party or celebration.nounLow
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