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 li·ma bean /ˈlaɪmə-/

 Li·ma n. The capital city of Peru, in South America.
 Lima bean. Bot. (a) A variety of climbing or pole bean (Phaseolus lunatus), which has very large flattish seeds. (b) The seed of this plant, much used for food.
 Lima wood Bot., the beautiful dark wood of the South American tree Cæsalpinia echinata.
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 lima bean
      n 1: bush bean plant cultivated especially in southern United
           States having small flat edible seeds [syn: sieva bean,
            butter bean, butter-bean plant, Phaseolus lunatus]
      2: bush or tall-growing bean plant having large flat edible
         seeds [syn: lima bean plant, Phaseolus limensis]
      3: broad flat beans simmered gently; never eaten raw