Soya: meaning, definitions and examples

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soya

 

[ หˆsษ”ษช.ษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food source

Soya, also known as soy, is a species of legume native to East Asia. It is widely cultivated for its edible bean, which has numerous uses in food products, including tofu, soy milk, and soy sauce. The beans are a rich source of protein and are considered a complete protein as they contain all nine essential amino acids. Soya is also a key ingredient in many vegetarian and vegan diets, providing an alternative source of protein to meat. In addition to its nutritional value, soya is used in various industrial applications, including the production of biodiesel and animal feed.

Synonyms

soy, soya beans, soybean

Examples of usage

  • I added soya sauce to the stir-fry for flavor.
  • Soya milk is a popular dairy alternative.
  • He started a diet rich in soya products to improve his health.

Translations

Translations of the word "soya" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น soja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‹เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Soja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kedelai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ soja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคง่ฑ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soja

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ soja

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท soya

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€๋‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููˆู„ ุงู„ุตูˆูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรณja

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sรณja

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคง่ฑ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ soja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ soja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพja

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ soya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ soja

Etymology

The word 'soya' originates from the Japanese word 'shoyu', which refers to the fermented soy sauce made from soya beans. The introduction of soya to the Western world began in the late 17th century when the Dutch traders brought it to Europe. However, its cultivation and use became more widespread in the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly in the United States, where it was initially grown for livestock feed. By the early 20th century, the nutritional benefits of soya were recognized, leading to its incorporation into various food products. The term 'soya' became popular in the English language in relation to the various derivatives of the soybean plant, particularly due to the rise of vegetarianism and health food trends in the late 20th century.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,916, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.