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🌱 A drought bean 🫘 Bean-related
tepary

tepary

9.9
Relating to a bean or plant that grows with little water
  • adjective
  • /ˈtɛpəri/
  • Specialized
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  • Researchers are studying tepary plants for their resistance to drought.

Examples

  • The tepary variety is well adapted to hot, dry climates.

  • The tepary plant thrives in arid conditions.

  • Farmers prefer tepary crops because they require less water than other beans.

  • The tepary bean is known for its drought resistance.

  • The tepary bean is a crucial crop for sustainable farming in desert regions.

  • Many farmers choose tepary varieties due to their resilience in extreme heat.

  • The tepary plant is valued for its ability to grow where other beans fail.

Compounds

tepary bean
  • US
8.5

A climbing plant from the southwestern United States and Mexico that makes small edible beans

Surface Forms

tepary positive

Etymology

Tepary used as an adjective keeps the idea of the bean from the dry Southwest, so calling a plant tepary means it is 'like' the tepary bean and is able to grow with little water.