Legume Definition
legume
- noun
- an erect or climbing bean or pea plant of the family Leguminosae
- the fruit or seed of any of various bean or pea plants consisting of a case that splits along both sides when ripe and having the seeds attach to one side of the case
- the seedpod of a leguminous plant (such as peas or beans or lentils)
"Legume" in song lyrics
See how legume is used in real songs:
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"blackeyed legume"
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Words that rhyme with legume
Usage tips for "legume"
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