Legume Meaning
/ˈlɛɡ.juːm/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
Listen pronunciation
Definition
nounThe fruit or seed of leguminous plants (as peas or beans) used for food.
nounAny of a large family (Fabaceae, syn. Leguminosae) of dicotyledonous herbs, shrubs, and trees having fruits that are legumes or loments, bearing nodules on the roots that contain nitrogen-fixing bacteria, and including important food and forage plants (as peas, beans, or clovers).
Sentence Examples
Your legume is OK.
Peanuts are part of the legume or bean family.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Farmers often plant ____s such as beans and lentils to improve soil nitrogen.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A ____ such as a pea or a bean is a very good source of protein for people who do not eat any meat products.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from French légume, from Latin legūmen (“bean”). Doublet of legumen.
Explore More B2 Vocabulary Words
CEFR Practice Quiz
Farmers often plant ____s such as beans and lentils to improve soil nitrogen.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A ____ such as a pea or a bean is a very good source of protein for people who do not eat any meat products.