1. a small white bean, especially a kidney bean, used as food
Usage: chiefly British
2. a ragout or stew of meat with vegetables
Usage: archaic; culinary

Examples

• The recipe calls for dried haricot beans soaked overnight.
• She added haricots to the soup for extra protein.
• Haricot beans are a staple in British cuisine.
• The tin of haricots was on sale at the grocery store.
• A traditional haricot of lamb was served for dinner.