red bean

noun

1
: a red kidney bean and especially one that is small and round
2
: a small dark red seed of the adzuki bean that is often combined with sugar to produce a sweet paste used in cooking

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Originally from Mississippi, Ratliff is infusing some Southern flair into the shop with new menu items like red beans and rice, Texas-style chili, organic non-GMO grits, collard greens, and sandwich offerings like rotisserie smoked chicken, pulled pork and Texas-style brisket. Sara Rosenthal, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024 Expect a mix of French pastries and Asian desserts including red bean buns and taro cream bread. Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024 After its revolution against France, refugees fleeing to New Orleans brought the red bean tradition with them. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024 Roach brought the plastic bag to his dining-room table and laid out containers of red snapper, red beans and rice, and plantains. Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for red bean 

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of red bean was in 1658

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“Red bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20bean. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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