ˈlɛˌgjuːm
plural legumes
: a type of plant (such as a pea or a bean plant) with seeds that grow in long cases (called pods)
also
: these seeds eaten as food
recipes that include legumes like lentils and chickpeas
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“Legume.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/legume. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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