noun
- large edible beans from the broad bean plant, typically used as animal feed or human food
Usage: also called fava beans or broad beans
Examples
- The farmer grew horsebeans to feed his livestock during winter.
- Horsebeans are rich in protein and make excellent animal fodder.
- She cooked the horsebeans with herbs and olive oil for dinner.
- The field was planted with horsebeans as a nitrogen-fixing crop.
- Dried horsebeans can be stored for months without spoiling.
- Many Mediterranean dishes feature horsebeans as a main ingredient.