English dictionary
soya bean meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of soya bean at MeaningMonkey.org. soya bean meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.SOYA BEAN noun
Definition of soya bean (noun)
- a source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food
- erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia
- synonyms: Glycine max, soja, soja bean, soy, soya, soybean, soybean plant
- the most highly proteinaceous vegetable known; the fruit of the soybean plant is used in a variety of foods and as fodder (especially as a replacement for animal protein)
Source: Princeton University Wordnet