Legume — synonyms, definition

1. legume (Noun)

leguminous plant

legume (Noun) — An erect or climbing bean or pea plant of the family Leguminosae.

legume (Noun) — The fruit or seed of any of various bean or pea plants consisting of a case that splits along both sides when ripe and having the seeds attach to one side of the case.

legume (Noun) — The seedpod of a leguminous plant (such as peas, beans or lentils).

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