legume

Definitions

From Latin legumen, from legere 'to gather/pick' — a legume was literally 'something gathered by hand' (you pick beans and peas rather than reaping them like grain). The plant family is named after the simple act of picking the pods off the vine.

Common Collocations

• 1.dried legumes干豆类
• 2.legume family豆科

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Beans, lentils, and peas are all legumes.

• 2.

  Legumes are a rich source of plant protein.