bean thread
noun
: a translucent noodle that is made with starch of the mung bean : cellophane noodle
After being softened in warm water bean threads may be used in soup, stir-fried with a savory sauce, or served in cold platters or salads.—
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My original choice was sold out, but the Thai bean thread noodles came through in a pinch.
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Miguel Otárola,
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“Bean thread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bean%20thread. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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