The meaning of LEGUMINOUS is of, resembling, or consisting of legumes (such as peas).

Some Fabaceae, such as Scotch broom and other Genisteae, are leguminous but are usually not called legumes by farmers, who tend to restrict that term to food crops.

LEGUMINOUS definition: pertaining to, of the nature of, or bearing legumes. See examples of leguminous used in a sentence.

LEGUMINOUS definition: 1. used to refer to a plant that has its seeds in a pod, such as the bean or pea: 2. used to refer…. Learn more.

Definition of 'leguminous' leguminous in British English (lɪˈɡjuːmɪnəs ) adjective of, relating to, or belonging to the Fabaceae (formerly Leguminosae), a family of flowering plants having pods (or …

Dec 11, 2025 · Adjective leguminous (comparative more leguminous, superlative most leguminous) Of the Leguminosae family of peas, beans etc. Resembling a legume.

Definition of leguminous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Define leguminous. leguminous synonyms, leguminous pronunciation, leguminous translation, English dictionary definition of leguminous. adj. 1. Of, belonging to, or characteristic of plants in the pea …

Jan 20, 2026 · leguminous Add to list /ləˈgjumənəs/ IPA guide Definitions of leguminous adjective relating to or consisting of legumes

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