legume

legumes
Noun
1. an erect or climbing bean or pea plant of the family Leguminosae
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2. the fruit or seed of any of various bean or pea plants consisting of a two-valved case that splits along both sides when ripe and having the seeds attached to one edge of the valves
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3. the seedpod of a leguminous plant (such as peas or beans or lentils)
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