legume

UK
/lɪˈɡjuːm/
US
/ləˈɡjum/

Translations

legumenoun
legumes
pl
UK
/lɪˈɡjuːm/
US
/ləˈɡjum/
Chickpeas are a popular legume used in many Mediterranean dishes.
Les pois chiches sont une légumineuse populaire utilisée dans de nombreux plats méditerranéens.
Additional translations
gousseTerme botanique.
legumeadjective
more legume
Comp.
most legume
Super.
UK
/ˈlɛɡ.juːm/
US
/ˈlɛɡ.jum/
Functions attributively in phrases like "legume crops"; treated as adjective.
Legume proteins are a valuable source of plant-based nutrition.
Les protéines légumineuses sont une source précieuse de nutrition d'origine végétale.

Definitions

legumenoun
A type of plant in the family Fabaceae, or the fruit or seed of such a plant, which is typically used as food.
Chickpeas are a popular legume used in many Mediterranean dishes.
The seed pod of a leguminous plant, which splits into two halves when mature.
The farmer harvested the legumes from the field to sell at the market.
legumeadjective
Relating to or consisting of legumes; derived from plants in the legume family.
Legume proteins are a valuable source of plant-based nutrition.