Legume (noun)

1. A plant of the pea family, typically having pods containing seeds that are edible.
2. A plant that bears pods with seeds that are used as food, such as peas, beans, and lentils.

Origin:

Mid-15c., from old french legime, from latin legumen (plural legumina) "a pod, a vegetable, a legume," from legere "to gather,".

Examples:

1. The legumes were a good source of protein and fiber.
2. The farmer grew soybeans, a type of legume.
3. The legume plants fix nitrogen in the soil.
4. Legumes are an important crop for farmers in many regions.
5. The lentils are a type of legume and are popular in many dishes.