noun🔗ShareLegumbreThe fruit or seed of leguminous plants (as peas or beans) used for food."My doctor recommended I eat more legumes, such as lentils and chickpeas, to increase my protein intake. "Mi médico me recomendó comer más legumbres, como lentejas y garbanzos, para aumentar mi ingesta de proteínas.foodvegetableplantagricultureseedChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLeguminosaAny 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)."My doctor recommended I eat more legumes, like lentils and chickpeas, because they are a good source of protein. "Mi médico me recomendó comer más legumbres, como lentejas y garbanzos, porque son una buena fuente de proteínas.plantfoodvegetableagriculturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLegumbreA pod dehiscent into two pieces or valves, and having the seed attached at one suture, as that of the pea."My daughter learned in science class that a peanut is actually a legume, even though we often think of it as a nut. "Mi hija aprendió en clase de ciencias que un cacahuete es en realidad una legumbre, aunque a menudo lo consideramos un fruto seco.plantvegetablefoodagriculturebiologyseedChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
