Meaning & use
legume
A plant of the pea and bean family, or its edible seed or pod, often rich in protein.
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Lentils and chickpeas are legumes commonly used in vegetarian cooking.
Farmers rotate legumes into their fields because the plants add nitrogen to the soil.
A note on using this word
Legumes include beans, peas, lentils, and peanuts, all of which grow in pods.
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