Legume

n.	1.	(Bot.) A pod dehiscent into two pieces or valves, and having the seed attached at one suture, as that of the pea.
	2.	The fruit of leguminous plants, as peas, beans, lupines; pulse.

Noun	1.	legume - an erect or climbing bean or pea plant of the family Leguminosae Synonyms: leguminous plant
	2.	legume - the fruit or seed of any of various bean or pea plants consisting of a two-valved case that splits along both sides when ripe and having the seeds attached to one edge of the valves
	3.	legume - the seedpod of a leguminous plant (such as peas or beans or lentils)

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