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Webster 1913 Edition
Soybean
Soy′bean
(soi′bēnˊ)
, Noun.
1.
(Bot.)
An Asiatic leguminous herb (
Glycine max
, formerly Glycine Soja
) the seeds of which (also called soy beans
) are used in preparing the sauce called soy
. Called also soya bean
and soya
. Definition 2024
soybean
soybean
See also: soy bean
English
Alternative forms
Noun
soybean (plural soybeans)
- A legume plant (Glycine max), commonly cultivated for human and animal consumption and as a nitrogen-fixing ground cover.
- The edible seed of this plant.
- 2013 March 1, David S. Senchina, “Athletics and Herbal Supplements”, in American Scientist, volume 101, number 2, page 134:
- Athletes' use of herbal supplements has skyrocketed in the past two decades. At the top of the list of popular herbs are echinacea and ginseng, whereas garlic, St. John's wort, soybean, ephedra and others are also surging in popularity or have been historically prevalent.
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Synonyms
Derived terms
- field soybean
- green soybean
- IOM soybeans
Translations
plant
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seed
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