# lima bean

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈlaɪmə ˌbiːn/

## Definitions
1. A plant of species Phaseolus lunatus or the bean it yields.

## Etymology
Named after the city of Lima, from which they were exported.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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