SPICA (Alpha Virginis). Spica, the luminary of Virgo, becomes prominent in the southeast in northern spring evenings, and can easily be found by following the curve of the Big Dipper's handle through Arcturus and then on down.
great Northern bean. A large white bean that resembles the lima bean in shape but that has a delicate, distinctive flavor. Great Northern beans are grown in the Midwest and are generally available dried. As with other dried beans, they must be soaked before cooking. They're particularly popular in baked bean dishes and can be substituted for any white beans in most recipes. See also beans.
Definition of BROAD BEAN. : the large flat edible seed of an Old World upright vetch (Vicia faba); also: this plant widely grown for its seeds and as fodder âcalled also fava bean â compare favism.See broad bean defined for English-language learners. See broad bean defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT.1783.efinition of BROAD BEAN. : the large flat edible seed of an Old World upright vetch (Vicia faba); also: this plant widely grown for its seeds and as fodder âcalled also fava bean â compare favism. See broad bean defined for English-language learners. See broad bean defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT. 1783.