navy bean
navy bean · navy beans
A white bean of a variety of common beanA white bean of a variety of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris).
Meaning
1 sensesA white bean of a variety of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris).
white-seeded bean; usually dried
Origin
So called because the United States Navy has served the beans as a staple to its sailors sSo called because the United States Navy has served the beans as a staple to its sailors since the mid-1800s.
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Forms
plural: navy beans| Singular | navy bean |
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Synonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- white-seeded bean; usually dried:pea beanwhite bean
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedbaked beans