Synonyms for legume

Noun

1. legume, leguminous plant, herb, herbaceous plant

usage: an erect or climbing bean or pea plant of the family Leguminosae

2. legume, pod, seedpod

usage: 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, vegetable, veggie

usage: the seedpod of a leguminous plant (such as peas or beans or lentils)