Meaning oflegumein English

Noun

1. family of plants with nitrogen-fixing roots; includes peas, beans
   Legumes are a family of plants that include beans and lentils.
2. fruit or seed of leguminous plants; food source
   The legume is a nutritious food source for many animals.
3. pod with seeds attached at one edge; splits into two parts
   The farmer harvested a legume from the field to study its structure.