noun
- Plural of haricot; small dried beans, typically white kidney beans, used in cooking.
Usage: Chiefly British English; Often used in the phrase 'haricot beans'
Examples
- She soaked the haricots overnight before making the stew.
- Haricots are a staple ingredient in French cassoulet.
- The recipe calls for two cans of haricots in tomato sauce.
- Dried haricots need to be cooked for about an hour.
- Many British families keep tins of haricots in their pantry.