Calavance

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any bean, but especially the hyacinth bean (Lablab purpureus). countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    Food made from beans. countable, uncountable

Etymology

A corruption of garbanzo.

Related phrases

hyacinth bean

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