lima
n. countablen. a large, flat, pale green or white bean that you can eat. It has a creamy texture when you cook it.
n. a large, flat, edible seed of the Phaseolus lunatus plant, typically pale green or white. Often used in the plural when referring to the beans as a food item.
I added some lima beans to the vegetable soup.
The chef recommends pairing lima beans with corn and peppers to make a traditional succotash.
Rich in dietary fiber and plant-based protein, the lima bean is a staple in many regional cuisines due to its ability to absorb complex flavors during slow cooking.
Borrowed from Spanish Lima, in turn, borrowed from Classical Quechua Limaq (“the one who speaks”), cognate with modern Quechua rimaq, from the name of a sanctuary identified as the Huaca de Santa Ana. The variation of /r/ > /l/ is product of the former "coastal" variety of Quechua spoken around modern-day Lima. The drop of final /q/ could be attributed either to another characteristic of Coastal Quechua or to Spanish adaptation. Ultimately derived from rimay (“to speak”).
Usually appears in the plural form 'lima beans' when referring to the food.