noun🔗ShareLégumes secs, légumineusesThe fruit or seed of leguminous plants (as peas or beans) used for food."My doctor recommended I eat more legumes, like lentils and chickpeas, for a healthy source of protein and fiber. "Mon médecin m'a recommandé de manger plus de légumineuses, comme des lentilles et des pois chiches, pour une source saine de protéines et de fibres.foodvegetableplantagricultureseedChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLégumesAny 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 and fiber. "Mon médecin m'a recommandé de manger plus de légumes, comme des lentilles et des pois chiches, car ils sont une bonne source de protéines et de fibres.foodvegetableplantagriculturebiologyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLégumineuseA pod dehiscent into two pieces or valves, and having the seed attached at one suture, as that of the pea."The farmer grew many legumes, such as beans and peas, in his field. "L'agriculteur cultivait de nombreuses légumineuses, comme les haricots et les pois, dans son champ.vegetableplantfoodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
