common bean

Noun common bean has 2 senses

• common bean(n = noun.plant) common bean plant, phaseolus vulgaris - the common annual twining or bushy bean plant grown for its edible seeds or pods;
has parts: common bean
is a member of genus phaseolus, phaseolus
is a kind of bush bean
has particulars: frijol, frijole, kidney bean, green bean, wax bean

• common bean(n = noun.food) - any of numerous beans eaten either fresh or dried;
is a kind of bean, edible bean
has particulars: kidney bean, navy bean, pea bean, white bean, pinto bean, frijole, black bean, turtle bean, fresh bean, flageolet, haricot
is a part of common bean, common bean plant, phaseolus vulgaris