soybean

A noun referring to a leguminous plant native to Asia, cultivated for its nutritious, oil-rich seeds, which are used as a source of oil, food, and fodder.

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1. Edible bean A2 formal culinary

   A small, round, edible bean from the soybean plant, rich in protein and used in many food products.

   • Soybeans are a key ingredient in tofu and soy milk.
   • Many vegetarians rely on soybeans as a source of protein.
   • The farmer harvested a large crop of soybeans this year.

   🌐فول الصويا

   المرادفات: soysoyasoya bean

2. Plant species B2 formal scientific

   An erect, bushy, hairy annual herb (Glycine max) with trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers, extensively cultivated for its nutritious, oil-rich seeds.

   • The soybean plant is native to East Asia.
   • Soybean cultivation improves soil fertility through nitrogen fixation.
   • Farmers rotate corn with soybeans to maintain soil health.

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   المرادفات: soysoyasoya bean

3. High-protein food source B1 formal culinary

   The fruit of the soybean plant, known for being highly proteinaceous, used in a variety of foods and as animal feed.

   • Soybean meal is a common ingredient in livestock feed.
   • Edamame are immature soybeans often served as a snack.
   • Soybean oil is extracted for cooking and industrial uses.

   🌐مصدر غذائي عالي البروتين

   المرادفات: soysoyasoya bean

• soybeans plural form
• soybeans' possessive plural form
• soybean's possessive singular form