bean hole

noun

A hole dug in the ground in which beans are cooked.

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Meanings

nounbean hole (plural bean holes)

plural bean holes · alternative beanhole

  1. A hole dug in the ground in which beans are cooked.

    A sandy beach may be utilized for a bean hole.

    1916, Kathrene Sutherland, Woodcraft for Women
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    The so-called "bean hole" is a fireless cooker. Here the earth is utilized instead of a box with packing.

    1936, Dillon Wallace, The Campers' Handbook

    Probably the dish which attracts the most attention in current literature is the ever popular bean-hole beans. The Dutch oven is ideal for making these.

    1961, Bill Riviere, The Camper's Bible
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APA

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