leguminous
[li-gyoo-muh-nuh s]
adjective
pertaining to, of the nature of, or bearing legumes.
belonging to the Leguminosae.
Compare legume family.
Origin of leguminous
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leguminous
adjective
Word Origin for leguminous
C17: from Latin legūmen; see legume
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