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legume

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛgjuːm/

Definition of legume

noun

  • a leguminous plant, especially one grown as a crop: he sows a mixture of grasses and legumes
  • a seed, pod, or other edible part of a leguminous plant, used as food: the new diet is high in fruit, vegetables, and legumes
  • Botany the long seed pod of a leguminous plant.

Origin:

mid 17th century (denoting the edible portion of the plant): from French légume, from Latin legumen, from legere 'to pick' (because the fruit may be picked by hand)

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