Haricot (noun)

1. A small, white, kidney-shaped bean, typically dried and used in soups and stews.
2. A small, white, kidney-shaped bean, used in a variety of dishes, such as stews, soups, and baked bean dishes.

Origin:

French haricot, from old french hericot, from old occitan ericot, from arabic al-ruqut, from arabic al-ruqut al-badi'.

Examples:

1. The soup was made with haricot beans.
2. Haricot beans are a staple ingredient in many dishes.
3. The haricot beans were dried and then soaked before being used in the recipe.
4. The haricot beans were a perfect addition to the hearty stew.
5. The haricot beans were a good source of protein.