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Meaning of jack bean | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An annual plant from Central America grown for its large, slightly toxic, but edible bean-like pods, Canavalia ensiformis.
Any plant in the genus Canavalia.

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Jack Benny jack block jack boot jack boy jack chain Jack cheese