WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ˈwax ˌbean, n. [countable]
  1. Plant Biologya kind or type of string bean having yellowish, waxy pods.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
wax′ bean′, 
    1. Plant Biologya variety of string bean bearing yellowish, waxy pods.
    2. Plant Biologythe pod of this plant, used for food.
    • 1905–10, American.

'wax bean' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
French bean - snap bean

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