legume meaning and definition

LEGUME noun

Definition of legume (noun)

1. an erect or climbing bean or pea plant of the family Leguminosae
   • synonyms: leguminous plant
2. the fruit or seed of any of various bean or pea plants consisting of a case that splits along both sides when ripe and having the seeds attach to one side of the case
3. the seedpod of a leguminous plant (such as peas or beans or lentils)