Lima
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlaɪmə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lima is a noun meaning Lima bean (the plant, Phaseolus lunatus).
Meaning
Lima bean (the plant, Phaseolus lunatus).
More Meanings
- Lima bean (the fruit of the plant).
- (international standards) Alternative letter-case form of Lima from the NATO/ICAO Phonetic Alphabet.
Example Sentences
We had limas with dinner last night.
We planted limas with the corn last night.
Word Forms
- limas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bean, lime, lema, hamilton, sieva.
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