soy
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soy

noun \ˈsi\

Definition of SOY

1
: a brown liquid sauce made by subjecting beans (as soybeans) to long fermentation and to digestion in brine
2
also soya \ˈsi-ə\ : soybean

Examples of SOY

  1. His book promotes the health benefits of soy.
  2. The recipe calls for two tablespoons of soy.

Origin of SOY

Japanese shōyu
First Known Use: 1679

Rhymes with SOY

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