plural legumes
1
a
: the dry fruit of plants of the legume family (such as peas or beans) that develops from a single carpel of a flower and usually splits into two halves with seeds attached to the seam of one half : pod entry 1 sense 1
b
: the fruit or seeds of a legume plant (such as the peanut or tamarind) used for food
2
: any of a large family (Leguminosae synonym Fabaceae, the legume family) of dicotyledonous plants that have fruits that are legumes and roots with nodules containing nitrogen-fixing bacteria and that includes important food and forage plants (such as peas, beans, or clovers)
Examples of legume in a Sentence
recipes that include legumes like lentils and chickpeas
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So rather than focusing on the base of your salad as your primary fiber source—the greens—concentrate on dressing it up with fiber-rich add-ins like artichoke hearts and legumes instead.
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
In addition, the researchers found that higher consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes, unsaturated fats and low-fat dairy products was linked with greater odds of healthy aging.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
Additional options for getting enough magnesium are fruits and vegetables, fiber-rich grains, legumes, dark chocolate, and low-fat dairy.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Diets rich in legumes, vegetables, whole grains, unsaturated fats, nuts, fruits, and low-fat dairy products may slow brain aging.
4) Minimize your risk of head injury by wearing helmets when skating or biking.
5) Stay socially active.
—Murali Doraiswamy, Time, 1 Apr. 2025
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
In addition, the researchers found that higher consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes, unsaturated fats and low-fat dairy products was linked with greater odds of healthy aging.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
Additional options for getting enough magnesium are fruits and vegetables, fiber-rich grains, legumes, dark chocolate, and low-fat dairy.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Diets rich in legumes, vegetables, whole grains, unsaturated fats, nuts, fruits, and low-fat dairy products may slow brain aging.
4) Minimize your risk of head injury by wearing helmets when skating or biking.
5) Stay socially active.
—Murali Doraiswamy, Time, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Legume.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legume. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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1
: the fruit or seed of leguminous plants (as peas or beans) used for food
2
: any plant of the family Leguminosae
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