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Legume: meaning, definitions and examples

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legume

 

[ ˈlɛɡjuːm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food

Legume refers to plants that have seeds in pods, such as beans, peas, and lentils. Legumes are a rich source of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

Synonyms

bean, pea, pulse

Examples of usage

  • Legumes are an important part of a vegetarian diet.
  • She enjoys cooking with various legumes, such as chickpeas and black beans.
  • Many cultures around the world incorporate legumes into their traditional dishes.

Translations

Translations of the word "legume" in other languages:

🇵🇹 legume

🇮🇳 फलियाँ

🇩🇪 Hülsenfrucht

🇮🇩 kacang-kacangan

🇺🇦 бобові

🇵🇱 roślina strączkowa

🇯🇵 豆類

🇫🇷 légumineuse

🇪🇸 legumbre

🇹🇷 baklagil

🇰🇷 콩류

🇸🇦 بقوليات

🇨🇿 luštěnina

🇸🇰 strukovina

🇨🇳 豆类

🇸🇮 stročnica

🇮🇸 belgjurt

🇰🇿 бұршақ тұқымдастар

🇬🇪 ბალახოვანი

🇦🇿 paxlalılar

🇲🇽 legumbre

Etymology

The word 'legume' originates from the Latin word 'legumen', which means 'vegetable' or 'plant'. Legumes have been cultivated for thousands of years and have been a staple food in many cultures. They are valued for their nutritional content and ability to enrich the soil with nitrogen.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,802, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.