Noun Definition

legume

1.Definition: an erect or climbing bean or pea plant of the family Leguminosae

Related Noun(s):leguminous plant

Category: Plants

2.Definition: the fruit or seed of any of various bean or pea plants consisting of a case that splits along both sides when ripe and having the seeds attach to one side of the case

Category: Plants

3.Definition: the seedpod of a leguminous plant (such as peas or beans or lentils)

Category: Food