legume
noun/ˈlɛɡjuːm/
Frequency rank: #18,844 most common English word
Meaning
a plant whose seeds grow in pods, such as beans, lentils, or peas.
Example sentence
Lentil soup is made from legume, which is one of the most nutritious plant-based foods available.
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