What does BEANY mean?

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1. Parts of Speech: Adjective, Noun

2. Definitions:

  • Adjective: Resembling or having the flavor of beans.
  • Noun: A small, brimless, snug-fitting cap, often made of cloth or felt and usually with a small visor.

3. Pronunciations:

  • US: /ˈbiːni/
  • UK: /ˈbiːni/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "beany" comes from the noun "bean," which refers to the edible seed or pod of various plants. The adjective form of "beany" is used to describe a food or drink that has a bean-like flavor. The noun form of "beany" refers to a type of hat that was popularized in the early 1900s and was often worn by schoolchildren. Today, "beany" is still used to describe this type of hat, which is also known as a beanie.

5. Synonyms: Bean-like, leguminous (adjective); cap, hat (noun)

6. Related Words: Beano, beans, bents, boney, ebony

7. Example Sentences:

  • The chili had a beany flavor that reminded her of her grandmothers cooking.
  • He wore a beany to keep his head warm on the cold winter day.


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