beanlike

Resembling a legume

Resembling a bean in shape, size, or texture—typically small, oval, and slightly curved: beanlike seeds, beanlike nodules on the roots.

The word appears mainly in botanical and medical descriptions.

shape

kidney-shaped

Curved with concave indent

ovalElongated rounded shape
oblongElongated in one direction
ellipticalOval-shaped or indirect

rounded · plump · ovoid · lenticular · curved · bulbous · navicular · biconvex · arcuate · globular

leguminous

lentils

Small edible legume seeds

chickpeasBeige edible legumes
peasEdible pod seeds
soybeansProtein-rich Asian legume

peanuts · fava · mung · adzuki · black-eyed peas · carob · mesquite · tamarind · jicama · locust

texture

creamy

Smooth and rich

mushySoft or saccharine
mealyPowdery in texture
starchyContaining complex carbohydrates

grainy · smooth · tender · soft · pasty · dense · pulpy · earthy · nutty

Opposites

shape

beanlikespherical

Globe-like in form

round · angular · cubic · square · blocky

Family

bean, beans, beanie, green bean, soybean, string bean, lima bean, beaned, beaning

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G