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Meaning of bean sprout

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

bean sprout

noun

Definitions

  1. (chiefly in the plural) A sprout of the mung bean.

    Example: Bean sprouts are a nutritious vegetarian ingredient for stir-fry.

  2. (chiefly in the plural) A sprout of the soybean.

  3. (chiefly in the plural) A sprout of any of several other species of bean