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Beany vs Beanie - What's the difference?

beany | beanie |

As an adjective beany

is resembling or characteristic of beans.

As a noun beanie is

a cap that fits the head closely, usually knitted from wool.

beany

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Resembling or characteristic of beans.
  • * 1863 , The country gentleman (volume 21, page 331)
    • Those who like the beany taste in baked beans, will like the Pea bean better than the Blue Pod
  • * 1977 , Pat Flower, Cobweb
    • He kept whoever it was waiting while he wiped up the beany mess.
  • * 1985 , William Shurtleff, Akiko Aoyagi, Tofutti and Other Soy Ice Creams (page 221)
    • Some producers even add powdered soymilk or soy flour, but the latter can give an objectionable beany flavor.

    beanie

    English

    Alternative forms

    * beenie

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A cap that fits the head closely, usually knitted from wool.
    • Enrique Iglesias is often seen wearing a beanie .
  • Short for (Beanie Baby), a small soft toy filled with beans or similar stuffing.

    • Synonyms

    * (cap) beanie hat, beenie hat, toque (Canada), watch cap