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Definition of: leguminous
(lə·gy′mə·nəs) adjective
1. Of or pertaining to legumes, or to a large, widely distributed family (Leguminosae) of plants, the pea or bean family, bearing legumes.
2. Producing legumes. Also le·gu′mi·nose (-nōs). [<L legumen, -inis a legume + -OUS]
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