2007-03-17 04:05:31 · 9 answers · asked by lovepink317537 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
legume
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Any of thousands of plant species that have seed pods that split along both sides when ripe. Some of the more common legumes used for human consumption are BEANS, LENTILS, PEANUTS, PEAS and SOYBEANS. Others, such as clover and alfalfa, are used as animal fodder. When the seeds of a legume are dried, they're referred to as PULSES. The high-protein legumes are a staple throughout the world. They contain some vitamin B, carbohydrates, fats and minerals.
2007-03-17 04:09:55 · answer #1 · answered by Tom ツ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What are legumes?
Legumes are offspring of a mixed marriage between le's and jumes. The le's come form Le-land and the jumes come from Jumes-land. The are peaceful creatures, but tasty to some humans. lol.
2014-03-15 03:55:14 · answer #2 · answered by L M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOUN: 1a. A pod, such as that of a pea or bean, that splits into two valves with the seeds attached to one edge of the valves. b. Such a pod or seed used as food.
2007-03-17 04:10:05 · answer #3 · answered by vgleason_102301 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/legume
2007-03-17 04:18:19 · answer #4 · answered by aviator 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are foods such as peas, beans, lentils clover and alfalfa to name a few.
2007-03-17 04:12:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything in the bean family.
2007-03-17 06:41:33 · answer #6 · answered by Lin s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beans.
...Noodles!!! HAHAHA!!! LMAO!
2007-03-17 06:19:58 · answer #7 · answered by Reenie: Mom of Marine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
noodles
2007-03-17 04:10:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
beans etc.
2007-03-17 04:44:49 · answer #9 · answered by pretty_as_me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋