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• n  bush bean plant cultivated especially in southern United States having small flat edible seeds
• n  small flat green bean similar to lima beans

• sieva bean
• butter-bean plant
• lima bean
• Phaseolus lunatus
• butterbean
• civet bean

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• Greek-style baked lima beans
  Serves 6 Limas, also known as butter beans, are an ancient legume named after the city of Lima, Peru. Select the extra-large and flat kidney-shaped limas to bake in a sauce made of tomatoes, vegetables, and herbs. Soak the beans overnight or use the quick-soak method (place beans and water in saucepan and bring to boil; turn off heat and ...        
  June 20, 2013 - Boston Globe