Synonyms for legume
ˈlɛg yum, lɪˈgyumlegume

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1. legume, leguminous plantnoun

   an erect or climbing bean or pea plant of the family Leguminosae

   Synonyms:
   leguminous plant

2. legumenoun

   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

   Synonyms:
   leguminous plant

3. legumenoun

   the seedpod of a leguminous plant (such as peas or beans or lentils)

   Synonyms:
   leguminous plant

Matched Categories

1. • Climber
   • Herb
   • Pod
   • Vegetable

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1. legumenoun

   Synonyms:
   (Bot.) simple pod (of two valves)

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1. List of paraphrases for "legume":

   legumes, pulse, pulses, leguminosae, leguminous, vegetable

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