1. Small flat green bean similar to lima beans
   "The sieva bean casserole was a family favourite";
   - butter bean, butterbean, civet bean
    
2. Bush bean plant cultivated especially in southern United States having small flat edible seeds
   "sieva beans are a traditional side dish in Southern cooking";
   - butter bean, butter-bean plant, lima bean, Phaseolus lunatus

Derived forms: sieva beans

Type of: shell bean, shell bean plant

Part of: genus Phaseolus, Phaseolus

Encyclopedia: Sieva bean