1. A tuberous twining annual vine bearing clusters of purplish flowers and pods with four jagged wings; Old World tropics
   "goa beans are cultivated for both their pods and tubers"; "goa bean vines are cultivated for both their pods and tubers";
   - winged bean, winged pea, goa bean, Manila bean, Psophocarpus tetragonolobus

1. A state on the southwestern coast of India, formerly a Portuguese colony until 1961; known for its beaches, architecture and unique cultural heritage
   "Tourists flock to Goa for its pristine beaches"

1. Old World tropical bean
   "The chef experimented with goa beans in a traditional curry recipe"

Type of: bean, edible bean, province, state, vine

Part of: Bharat, genus Psophocarpus, Hindustan, India, Psophocarpus, Republic of India

Encyclopedia: Goa, Damaon & Diu