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Noun common bean has 2 senses

common bean, common bean plant, Phaseolus vulgaris - the common annual twining or bushy bean plant grown for its edible seeds or pods
--₁ is a kind of bean, bean plant
--₁ is a member of Phaseolus, genus Phaseolus
--₁ has parts: common bean
--₁ has particulars: kidney bean, frijol, frijole; green bean; wax bean
common bean - any of numerous beans eaten either fresh or dried
--₂ is a kind of bean, edible bean
--₂ is a part of common bean, common bean plant, Phaseolus vulgaris
--₂ has particulars:
kidney bean; navy bean, pea bean, white bean; pinto bean; frijole; black bean, turtle bean; fresh bean; flageolet, haricot