Soybean

/sˈɔ‍ɪbiːn/

/ˈsɔɪˌbin/

[noun]

Soybean

[NOUN]

a type of plant in the legume family that is high in protein and used in a variety of foods such as tofu and soy milk

synonyms : soy

soya

soya bean

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

soya bean

Examples

1. They raise corn, soybeans and alfalfa on 460 acres.

2. She uses soybean oil to marinate her tofu before grilling it to perfection.

3. The farmer employs modern agricultural techniques to maximize the yield of his soybean crop.

4. They gathered around the table, passing a bowl of steamed soybeans and excitedly popping them out of their pods.

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