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soybean - What does it mean?

Definition of 'soybean'

English

Alternative forms

* soy bean

Noun

(wikipedia) (en-noun)
  • 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.
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  • |author=David S. Senchina |title=Athletics and Herbal Supplements |volume=101|issue=2|page=134 |magazine= citation |passage=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.}}

    Synonyms

    * soya bean

    Derived terms

    * field soybean * green soybean * IOM soybeans