soya

noun/ˈsɔɪ.ə/

Frequency rank: #16,627 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a plant (or product derived from it) used as a source of protein and oil, common in Asian cuisine.

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Example sentence

She added soya sauce to the stir-fry for extra flavour.

Synonyms & related words

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