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legumes

/ˈlɛɡˌjumz/

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What does legumes mean?

noun

  1. plural of legume
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/ˈlɛɡˌjumz/

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We call the ones that live freely in soil "azobacteria" and the ones that associate themselves with the roots of legumes "rhizobia."
Steve SolomonOrganic Gardener's CompostingProject Gutenberg ebook #4342
Even those who do not sow legumes for this purpose are plowing under as good a weed cover as they can get.
Edward J. (Edward James) WicksonOne Thousand Questions in California Agriculture AnsweredProject Gutenberg ebook #5152
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"Do you think this land could be made as valuable as the Illinois land just by a liberal use of limestone and legumes?"
Cyril G. (Cyril George) HopkinsThe Story of the Soil; from the Basis of Absolute Science and Real LifeProject Gutenberg ebook #4527