Synonyms of legume

Noun


1. legume, leguminous plant, herb, herbaceous plant, climber

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

2. legume, pod, seedpod

usage: 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

3. legume, vegetable, veggie, veg

usage: the seedpod of a leguminous plant (such as peas or beans or lentils)

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Definition and meaning of legume (Dictionary)