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legume

/lɪˈɡjuːm/

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noun

Légume

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

Examples :

"My doctor recommended I eat more legumes, such as lentils and chickpeas, to increase my protein intake. "

Mon médecin m'a recommandé de manger plus de légumes, comme des lentilles et des pois chiches, pour augmenter mon apport en protéines.

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noun

Légumineuse

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. "

Mon médecin m'a recommandé de manger plus de légumineuses, comme des lentilles et des pois chiches, car elles sont une bonne source de protéines.

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Gousse

A pod dehiscent into two pieces or valves, and having the seed attached at one suture, as that of the pea.

Examples :

"My daughter learned in science class that a peanut is actually a legume, even though we often think of it as a nut. "

Ma fille a appris en cours de sciences qu'une cacahuète est en fait une gousse, même si nous la considérons souvent comme une noix.

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