velvet bean
noun
1
: cowhage
especially
: a cowhage (Mucuna pruriens) that is sometimes grown in the southern U.S. for green manure and grazing
2
: the seed of the velvet bean that is often used as feed for livestock (such as cattle and hogs)
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“Velvet bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/velvet%20bean. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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