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winged bean

A twining tropical plant (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) in the pea family, having pods with four winglike ridges and cultivated for its edible roots, leaves, pods, and seeds.

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winged′ bean′

a tropical Asian vine, Psophocarpus tetragonolobus, of the legume family, having an edible pod with four projecting parts.

[1905–10]

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winged bean - a tuberous twining annual vine bearing clusters of purplish flowers and pods with four jagged wings; Old World tropics

goa bean, goa bean vine, Manila bean, Psophocarpus tetragonolobus, winged pea

goa bean - Old World tropical bean

genus Psophocarpus, Psophocarpus - species of tropical Asian and African climbing herbs

vine - a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

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