Source : WordNet®

broad bean
     n 1: seed of the broad-bean plant [syn: {fava bean}, {horsebean}]
     2: Old World upright plant grown especially for its large flat
        edible seeds but also as fodder [syn: {broad-bean}, {broad-bean
        plant}, {English bean}, {European bean}, {field bean}, {Vicia
        faba}]
     3: a bean plant cultivated for use animal fodder [syn: {horse
        bean}]
     4: shell beans cooked as limas [syn: {fava bean}]