Note: In the latter circumstance, it differs from a siliqua, in which the seeds are attached to both sutures. In popular use, a legume is called a pod, or cod; as, pea pod, or peas cod.
2. pl.
Defn: The fruit of leguminous plants, as peas, beans, lupines; pulse.
LEGUMEN
Le*gu"men, n.; pl. L. Legumina, E. Legumens. Etym: [L.]
Defn: Same as Legume.
LEGUMIN
Le*gu"min, n. Etym: [Cf. F. légumine.] (Physiol. Chem.)
Defn: An albuminous substance resembling casein, found as a characteristic ingredient of the seeds of leguminous and grain- bearing plants.
LEGUMINOUS
Le*gu"mi*nous, a. Etym: [Cf. F. légumineux.]
1. Pertaining to pulse; consisting of pulse.
2. (Bot.)