Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Butter Bean.
Butter Bean - as a noun
Bush bean plant cultivated especially in southern united states having small flat edible seeds
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
butter-bean plantlima beanphaseolus lunatussieva beanSmall flat green bean similar to lima beans
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
butterbeancivet beansieva beanExample Sentences
"I bought a bag of butter beans from the grocery store."
"My grandmother used to make delicious butter bean soup."
"The salad was topped with butter beans for added protein."
"She added butter beans to the casserole for extra creaminess."
"I prefer the texture of butter beans over other types of beans."