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beanstalk

[been-stawk] / ˈbinˌstɔk /










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In the musical, Milky White is the cow traded by Jack — the not-so-bright boy of beanstalk fame — for a pittance of five magic beans.

From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2022

The “Into The Woods” Giant is the vengeful widow of the giant who Jack killed after climbing the beanstalk.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2022

There was no easy explanation for this blossoming beanstalk.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2021

Healthy fodder for cows and goats, nitrate fixer for the soil, a grape-scented shade for the veranda—what wasn’t to like about the South’s own jack in the beanstalk?

From Slate • Aug. 28, 2021

Danny held on to the first branch and hoisted himself onto the beanstalk.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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