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Definition of: fabaceous
(fə·bā′shəs) adjective Bot.
Designating a very large family (Leguminosae; formerly Fabaceae) of herbs, shrubs, and trees, characterized by stipulate leaves, irregular flowers, and fruits that are true pods or legumes; the bean or pea family. [<L fabaceus leguminous <faba a bean]
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