Legume
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
the fruit or seed of any of various bean or pea plants consisting of a case that splits along both sides when ripe and having the seeds attach to one side of the case
Framework senses
- §1
- the seedpod of a leguminous plant (such as peas or beans or lentils)
- §2
- an erect or climbing bean or pea plant of the family Leguminosae
- §3
- the fruit or seed of any of various bean or pea plants consisting of a case that splits along both sides when ripe and having the seeds attach to one side of the case