Understanding the meaning of legume

legume

/'lɛɡjum/

noun
an erect or climbing bean or pea plant of the family Leguminosae
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Similar:

leguminous plant

type of:
herb herbaceous plant climber
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
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type of:
pod seedpod

part of:
leguminous plant
noun
the seedpod of a leguminous plant (such as peas or beans or lentils)
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type of:
veggie veg vegetable

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