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bean sprout

The correct spelling is bean sprout.

How to pronounce bean sprout

noun

Say it like: Bee-n s-pro-wt

The correct spelling is bean sprout. (chiefly in the plural) A sprout of the mung bean. For example: "Bean sprouts are a nutritious vegetarian ingredient for stir-fry."

Usage Examples

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

Definition

noun

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

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