legume
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yum, lɪˈgyum noun
1.
any plant of the legume family, especially those used for feed, food, or as a soil-improving crop.
2.
the pod or seed vessel of such a plant.
3.
any table vegetable of the legume family.
Origin:
1670–80; < French légume vegetable < Latin legūmen pulse, a leguminous plant, derivative of legere to gather
1670–80; < French légume vegetable < Latin legūmen pulse, a leguminous plant, derivative of legere to gather
Related forms
non·leg·ume, noun
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legume (ˈlɛɡjuːm, lɪˈɡjuːm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the long dry dehiscent fruit produced by leguminous plants; a pod |
| 2. | any table vegetable of the family Fabaceae (formerly Leguminosae), esp beans or peas |
| 3. | any leguminous plant |
| [C17: from French légume, from Latin legūmen bean, from legere to pick (a crop)] | |
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Word Origin & History
legume
"plant of the group of the pulse family," 1670s, from Fr. légume, from L. legumen, of unknown origin. One suggestion ties it to L. legere "to gather" (see lecture), because they can be scooped by the handful. Used in M.E. in the L. form legumen (late 14c.).
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legume (lěg'y m', lə-gym') Pronunciation Key
leguminous adjective |
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Example sentences
They're a versatile legume, welcome in salads and soups, stews and pastas.
Trees of the legume family, often lofty and heavily buttressed, are widespread in these forests.
Influence of frequent and long-term consumption of legume seeds on excretion of intestinal gases.
Alfalfa and other forage legume crops support livestock production around the world.
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