Leguminous

Pronunciation: /ˈɫəˈɡumiˈnus/

Leguminous (adj)

  1. Describes plants in the pea family that often grow pods with seeds inside.
  2. Used for plants that can add nitrogen to soil through helpful bacteria in their roots.

Leguminous (adjective)

Examples

  • Leguminous plants grow in many gardens and fields.
  • Farmers plant leguminous plants to improve their crops.