navy bean

== English == === Etymology === So called because the United States Navy has served the beans as a staple to its sailors since the mid-1800s. === Noun === navy bean (plural navy beans) A white bean of a variety of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). [from 19th c.] Synonyms: pearl haricot bean, boston bean, white pea bean Hypernyms: common bean, haricot, haricot bean, pea bean ==== Related terms ====