legume
[ lehg-YOOM ]
Any of thousands of plant species that have seed pods that split along both sides when ripe. Some of the more common legumes used for human consumption are
BEANS,
LENTILs,
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PEANUTs,
PEAs, and soy
BEANS. Others, such as clover and alfalfa, are used as animal fodder. When the seeds of a legume are dried, they're referred to as
PULSES. The high-protein legumes are a staple throughout the world. They contain some vitamin B, carbohydrates, fats and minerals. See also BLACK-EYED
PEA; CHICK
PEA; ENGLISH
PEA; FIELD
PEA;
SOYBEAN;
WINGED BEAN;
YARD-LONG BEAN,
BEANS,
LENTILS,
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PEANUTS,
PEAS.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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