legume
noun
any plant of the legume family, especially those used for feed, food, or as a soil-improving crop.
legumes
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pluralof legume.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"So I think the costs of a healthy diet, which means an increased cost on legumes, on vegetables, on meat, is just having a big impact on what people can afford to consume."
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
On average, they consumed 4.3 daily servings of dark green vegetables and legumes and 3.9 servings of whole grains.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026
But over the years, the mushy yellow-brown legumes "became an acquired taste like a strong cheese can, because you know how cheese can smell like dirty socks," the 47-year-old Arizonan said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
Khichdi, derived from the Sanskrit word khicca, meaning a dish made with rice and legumes, dates back to the ninth century B.C.
From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026
I continue my explication of tubers, bulbs, and legumes, as if nothing has happened.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
