bean (n.)

  1. any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food

    [ Syn: edible bean ]

  2. any of various seeds or fruits that are beans or resemble beans

  3. any of various leguminous plants grown for their edible seeds and pods

    [ Syn: bean plant ]

  4. informal terms for a human head

    [ Syn: attic , bonce , noodle , noggin , dome ]

    bean (v.)

  1. hit on the head, especially with a pitched baseball

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