sword bean

noun

: a twining tropical plant (Canavalia gladiata) native to the Old World, long cultivated in the Orient, and bearing long pods usually having red or pink seed, both pods and seed being used for food compare jack bean

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!