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legume

/lɪˈɡjuːm/

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noun

マメ科の植物の果実、豆

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. "

医者はタンパク質摂取量を増やすために、レンズ豆やヒヨコ豆などの豆類をもっと食べるように勧めました。

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noun

マメ科の植物

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. "

医者は、タンパク質の良い供給源であるため、レンズ豆やヒヨコ豆などのマメ科の植物をもっと食べるように勧めました。

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noun

豆果

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. "

娘は理科の授業で、ピーナッツはナッツとして考えられがちだが、実際には豆果であることを学びました。

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