leguminous
adjective
le·gu·mi·nous
li-ˈgyü-mə-nəs 
le-
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Beans come from leguminous plants in the Fabaceae family.
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USA TODAY, 12 July 2023
Tamarind is a leguminous fruit native to Africa, tart and full of citrus notes.
—Rebecca White, Dallas News, 27 Oct. 2020
Farmers plant leguminous shrubs such as Gliricidia sepium in crop fields.
—Eric Toensmeier, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2020
One great way to boost nitrogen is by planting leguminous cover crops, such as alfalfa, clover, hairy vetch, or peas.
—Beth Hanson, Good Housekeeping, 24 Aug. 2015
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USA TODAY, 12 July 2023
Tamarind is a leguminous fruit native to Africa, tart and full of citrus notes.
—Rebecca White, Dallas News, 27 Oct. 2020
Farmers plant leguminous shrubs such as Gliricidia sepium in crop fields.
—Eric Toensmeier, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2020
One great way to boost nitrogen is by planting leguminous cover crops, such as alfalfa, clover, hairy vetch, or peas.
—Beth Hanson, Good Housekeeping, 24 Aug. 2015
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leguminous
adjective
le·gu·mi·nous
li-ˈgyü-mə-nəs
le-
: of, relating to, or consisting of plants that are legumes
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