BEANSTALK

beanstalk

(noun) stem of a bean plant

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

beanstalk (plural beanstalks)

The stem of a bean plant, proverbially fast-growing and tall.

(figuratively, colloquial, by extension) A tall, slim person.

(chiefly, science fiction) A space elevator.

Source: Wiktionary



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