The meaning of Leguminous

adjective

Relating to or denoting plants of the pea family ( leguminosae ). these have seeds in pods, distinctive flowers, and typically root nodules containing symbiotic bacteria able to fix nitrogen.

adjective

Relating to or denoting plants of the pea family (leguminosae). these have seeds in pods, distinctive flowers, and typically root nodules containing symbiotic bacteria able to fix nitrogen.

Usage examples:

Golden peanut oil is a by-product of the leguminous plant native to mexico.

adjective

Used to refer to a plant that has its seeds in a pod, such as the bean or pea

Usage examples:

Leguminous plants, the soybean seed is the most important leguminous food in the world.