leg·ume /ˈlɛˌgju:m/ noun
plural leg·umes [count] : a type of plant (such as a pea or a bean plant) with seeds that grow in long cases (called pods) ; also : these seeds eaten as food
▪ recipes that include legumes like lentils and chickpeas
▪ recipes that include legumes like lentils and chickpeas
— le·gu·mi·nous 
/lɪˈgju:mənəs/ adjective
▪ leguminous plants
/lɪˈgju:mənəs/ adjective ▪ leguminous plants
