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pulse2

Syllabification: (pulse)
Pronunciation: /pəls/
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Definition of pulse

noun

(usually pulses)
  • the edible seeds of various leguminous plants, for example chickpeas, lentils, and beans.
  • the plant or plants producing pulses.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French pols, from Latin puls 'porridge of meal or pulse'; related to pollen

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