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Definition of Soya bean
1. Noun. A source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food.
Exact synonyms: Soy, Soybean
Group relationships: Glycine Max, Soja, Soja Bean, Soy, Soya, Soybean, Soybean Plant
Generic synonyms: Bean
Group relationships: Glycine Max, Soja, Soja Bean, Soy, Soya, Soybean, Soybean Plant
Generic synonyms: Bean
2. Noun. Erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia.
Exact synonyms: Glycine Max, Soja, Soja Bean, Soy, Soya, Soybean, Soybean Plant
Terms within: Soy, Soya, Soybean, Soy, Soybean
Generic synonyms: Legume, Leguminous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Glycine, Glycine
Terms within: Soy, Soya, Soybean, Soy, Soybean
Generic synonyms: Legume, Leguminous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Glycine, Glycine
3. Noun. The most highly proteinaceous vegetable known; the fruit of the soybean plant is used in a variety of foods and as fodder (especially as a replacement for animal protein).
Exact synonyms: Soy, Soya, Soybean
Substance meronyms: Soy Flour, Soybean Flour, Soybean Meal, Soy, Soy Sauce
Terms within: Soyabean Oil, Soybean Oil
Generic synonyms: Bean, Edible Bean
Specialized synonyms: Field Soybean
Group relationships: Glycine Max, Soja, Soja Bean, Soy, Soya, Soybean, Soybean Plant
Substance meronyms: Soy Flour, Soybean Flour, Soybean Meal, Soy, Soy Sauce
Terms within: Soyabean Oil, Soybean Oil
Generic synonyms: Bean, Edible Bean
Specialized synonyms: Field Soybean
Group relationships: Glycine Max, Soja, Soja Bean, Soy, Soya, Soybean, Soybean Plant
Lexicographical Neighbors of Soya Bean
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