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lima

/ˈliːmə/ noun · British & US
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What does lima mean?

noun

A bean, especially the large, flat, white or pale green seed of the lima bean plant, used as a vegetable. A city in Peru.

Example

"She added lima beans to the salad for extra protein."

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