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Synonyms for legume

Grammar : Noun
Spell : leg-yoom, li-gyoom
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɛg yum, lɪˈgyum

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Définition of legume

Origin :
  • plant of the group of the pulse family, 1670s, from French légume (16c.), from Latin legumen "pulse, leguminous plant," of unknown origin. One suggestion ties it to Latin legere "to gather" (see lecture (n.)), because they can be scooped by the handful. Used in Middle English in the Latin form legumen (late 14c.).
  • As in vegetable : noun edible part of plant
Example sentences :
  • The pod or legume, which splits into two valves, with placenta on one side.
  • Extract from : « Field and Woodland Plants » by William S. Furneaux
  • The legume has only one or two seeds, and it is so small as generally to be hidden by the calyx.
  • Extract from : « Botany for Ladies » by Jane Loudon
  • Legume, a simple pod which dehisces in two pieces, like that of the Pea, 122.
  • Extract from : « The Elements of Botany » by Asa Gray
  • Pod, specially a legume, 122; also may be applied to any sort of capsule.
  • Extract from : « The Elements of Botany » by Asa Gray
  • Legume, a plant belonging to the bean, pea and clover family.
  • Extract from : « The First Book of Farming » by Charles L. Goodrich
  • Specimens were found in the daytime in stumps, dead cacti, and the hollow branches of the legume, Apoplanesia paniculata.
  • Extract from : « The Amphibians and Reptiles of Michoacn, Mxico » by William E. Duellman
  • The maintenance of fertility is dependent much upon the use of a legume that will furnish nitrogen from the air.
  • Extract from : « Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement » by Alva Agee
  • We do not really need to know why an occasional soil is supplied with the bacteria of a legume new to it.
  • Extract from : « Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement » by Alva Agee
  • It is a winter annual, and being a legume, it has special value as a fertilizing crop.
  • Extract from : « Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement » by Alva Agee
  • The surface of the land is in good tilth, especially if the legume was planted in rows so that cultivation could be given.
  • Extract from : « Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement » by Alva Agee

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