Soya bean

/sˈɔɪə bˈiːn/

[noun]

Soya bean

[NOUN]

the seed of an oriental plant that is rich in protein, used for making oil or food

synonyms : soy

soya

soybean

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

a source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food

synonyms : soy

soybean

Examples

1. She roasted soya beans in the oven with a sprinkle of chili powder for a spicy and crunchy party snack.

2. She mixed cooked soya beans with vegetables and spices to make flavorful and nutritious veggie burgers.

3. Both monkeys are paid in soya beans with customers tipping them, using the simian currency.

4. It's usually made by combining soya beans, yeast and wheat flour before being left to ferment for up to two years.

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