noun
- Plural of lima; lima beans, which are large, flat, pale green or white beans.
Usage: Usually used in the plural form or as a mass noun.; Common in American cuisine.
Examples
- She added limas to the pot of soup.
- The recipe calls for two cups of frozen limas.
- Limas are a good source of protein and fiber.
- Many children dislike the texture of limas.
- We grew limas in our garden last summer.