Definition of "string bean" []

• A bushy or climbing tropical American plant (Phaseolus vulgaris) widely cultivated for its narrow green edible pods. (noun)
• The green pod of this plant, eaten as a vegetable. Also called green bean, snap bean. (noun)
• Slang A tall thin person. (noun)

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