Meaning of the word "fava bean" in English

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fava bean

US /ˈfɑː.və biːn/
UK /ˈfɑː.və biːn/
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Noun

an edible broad bean, typically eaten shelled and green, or dried and peeled

Example:
She added fresh fava beans to the salad.
Hummus is often made with chickpeas, but some recipes use fava beans.