A tropical leguminous plant, Psophocarpus tetragonolobus, native to South-East Asia and cultivated for its edible winged pods, tubers, leaves, seeds, and flowers.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Madras Almanac.
Definition of Goa bean in US English:
Goa bean
noun
A tropical leguminous plant, Psophocarpus tetragonolobus, native to South-East Asia and cultivated for its edible winged pods, tubers, leaves, seeds, and flowers.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Madras Almanac.