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soybean
noun soy·bean \ˈsȯi-ˌbēn\
: the bean of an Asian plant that contains a large amount of protein and that is used as a food
Full Definition of SOYBEAN
: a hairy annual Asian legume (Glycine max) widely grown for its oil-rich proteinaceous seeds and for forage and soil improvement; also : its seed
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Variants of SOYBEAN
soy·bean also soya bean \ˈsȯi-ə-\
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First Known Use of SOYBEAN
1802
Rhymes with SOYBEAN
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SOYA BEAN Defined for Kids
soybean
noun soy·bean \ˈsȯi-ˌbēn\
Definition of SOYBEAN for Kids
: the edible seed of an Asian plant that is rich in protein
Medical Dictionary
soybean
noun soy·bean \ˈsȯi-ˌbēn\
Medical Definition of SOYBEAN
: a hairy annual Asian legume (Glycine max) grown for its oil-rich proteinaceous seeds and for forage and soil improvement; also : its seed
Variants of SOYBEAN
soy·bean also soya bean
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