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Hyacinth Bean.
Hyacinth Bean - as a noun
Perennial twining vine of old world tropics having trifoliate leaves and racemes of fragrant purple pea-like flowers followed by maroon pods of edible seeds; grown as an ornamental and as a vegetable on the indian subcontinent; sometimes placed in genus dolichos
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bonavistdolichos lablabegyptian beanindian beanlablab purpureusExample Sentences
"I planted hyacinth beans in my garden for their beautiful purple flowers."
"The hyacinth beans were climbing up the trellis in the backyard."
"The leaves of the hyacinth bean plant are broad and lush."
"I harvested a basket full of hyacinth bean pods from my garden."
"The hyacinth bean vine adds a touch of elegance to the garden fence."
