legume

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈlɛɡ.juːm/ or /lɪˈɡjuːm/ or /ləˈɡjuːm/

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Noun

Singular legume

Plural legumes

1. (countable) (botany) A legume is a type of dry fruit and is usually produced by plants of the family Fabaceae

   Peas are beans are types of legumes.