leguminoso

leguminous plant, legume

noun leh-goo-mee-NOH-sah Rare

Origin: From Latin leguminosus, from legumen (pulse, pod vegetable).

Usage Note

Leguminoso/a is primarily used as an adjective ('leguminous') but the noun leguminosa (feminine) refers to a plant of the family Leguminosae (Fabaceae), such as beans, lentils, and peas. The seed lists it as feminine, matching the noun form. The edible seeds are simply called legumbres.

Examples

"La soja es una leguminosa rica en proteínas."

Natural Translation

Soya is a protein-rich legume.

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