lima
/ˈlaɪmə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: limas
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Lima bean (the plant, Phaseolus lunatus).
Noun
Examples
We planted limas with the corn last night.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Lima bean (the fruit of the plant).
Noun
Examples
We had limas with dinner last night.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lima” mean?
Lima bean (the plant, Phaseolus lunatus).
Is “lima” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.