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legumes

/lɪˈɡjuːmz/

Meanings
noun
The fruit or seed of leguminous plants (as peas or beans) used for food.

Examples :

"My doctor recommended I eat more legumes, like lentils and chickpeas, for a healthy source of protein and fiber. "
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noun
Any of a large family (Fabaceae, syn. Leguminosae) of dicotyledonous herbs, shrubs, and trees having fruits that are legumes or loments, bearing nodules on the roots that contain nitrogen-fixing bacteria, and including important food and forage plants (as peas, beans, or clovers).

Examples :

"My doctor recommended I eat more legumes, like lentils and chickpeas, because they are a good source of protein and fiber. "
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Related Words

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including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

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important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

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recommended verb

/ˌɹɛkəˈmɛndɪd/

To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.

"The board recommends Philips, given his ample experience in similar positions."

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lentils noun

/ˈlɛntɪlz/

Any of several plants of the genus Lens, especially Lens culinaris, from southwest Asia, that have edible, lens-shaped seeds within flattened pods.

"My mom is making lentil soup for dinner tonight. "

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bacteria noun

/bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ə/ /bækˈtɪɹ.i.ə/

A type, species, or strain of bacterium.

"The doctor identified the specific bacteria causing the student's illness. "

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healthy adjective

/ˈhɛl.θi/

Enjoying health and vigor of body, mind, or spirit: well.

"He was father to three healthy kids."

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leguminous adjective

/ləˈɡjuːmənəs/ /lɛˈɡjuːmənəs/

Of the Leguminosae family of peas, beans etc

"The farmer planted leguminous crops like soybeans to improve the soil's nitrogen content. "

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chickpeas noun

/ˈtʃɪkpiːz/

An annual Asian plant (Cicer arietinum) in the pea family, widely cultivated for the edible seeds in its short inflated pods.

"We used chickpeas to make hummus for lunch. "

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dehiscent adjective

/dɪˈhɪsənt/

Of or pertaining to dehiscence, i.e., a rupture, as with a surgical wound opening up, often with a flow of serous fluid

"After the surgery, the patient's incision became dehiscent, requiring immediate medical attention. "

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attached verb

/əˈtætʃt/

To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).

"An officer is attached to a certain regiment, company, or ship."

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protein noun

/ˈpɹəʊti.ɪn/ /ˈpɹoʊtiːn/

Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.

"My mother added extra protein to her lunch to help her build muscle. "

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nitrogen noun

/ˈnaɪ.tɹə.dʒən/

The chemical element (symbol N) with an atomic number of 7 and atomic weight of 14.0067. It is a colorless and odorless gas.

"The air we breathe is mostly nitrogen. "