plural legumes
1
a
: the dry fruit of plants of the legume family (such as peas or beans) that develops from a single carpel of a flower and usually splits into two halves with seeds attached to the seam of one half : pod entry 1 sense 1
b
: the fruit or seeds of a legume plant (such as the peanut or tamarind) used for food
2
: any of a large family (Leguminosae synonym Fabaceae, the legume family) of dicotyledonous plants that have fruits that are legumes and roots with nodules containing nitrogen-fixing bacteria and that includes important food and forage plants (such as peas, beans, or clovers)
Examples of legume in a Sentence
recipes that include legumes like lentils and chickpeas
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Preventative steps for lowering uour CRC risk: Increase fiber intake: Aim for at least 25-30 grams of fiber per day from whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains.
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Kailey Asetov, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
Lentils Number two on our list is another type of legume.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 10 Mar. 2025
Edamame is a type of legume that is low in carbohydrates and high in protein, fiber, folate, and magnesium.
—Larell Scardelli, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
That’s a big increase from the current recommendation of 1.5 cups of legumes per week.
—Korin Miller, Outside Online, 12 Feb. 2025
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Kailey Asetov, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
Lentils Number two on our list is another type of legume.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 10 Mar. 2025
Edamame is a type of legume that is low in carbohydrates and high in protein, fiber, folate, and magnesium.
—Larell Scardelli, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
That’s a big increase from the current recommendation of 1.5 cups of legumes per week.
—Korin Miller, Outside Online, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for legume
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“Legume.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legume. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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1
: the fruit or seed of leguminous plants (as peas or beans) used for food
2
: any plant of the family Leguminosae
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