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    soybean

    soybean - Dictionary definition and meaning for word soybean

    Definition
    (noun) a source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food
    Synonyms : soy , soya bean
    Definition
    (noun) 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 Definition
    (noun) 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)
    Synonyms : soy , soya , soya bean
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