Where does “leguminous” come from?
Leguminous derives from Middle French légumineux, meaning of or relating to legumes or pulse plants.
leguminous (English): of the "Leguminosae" family of peas, beans etc;...
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- of the "Leguminosae" family of peas, beans etc;...
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