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Definition of Soybean
1. Noun. A source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food.
Exact synonyms: Soy, Soya Bean
Group relationships: Glycine Max, Soja, Soja Bean, Soy, Soya, Soya Bean, Soybean Plant
Generic synonyms: Bean
Group relationships: Glycine Max, Soja, Soja Bean, Soy, Soya, Soya Bean, 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, Soya Bean, Soybean Plant
Terms within: Soy, Soya, Soya Bean, Soy, Soya Bean
Generic synonyms: Legume, Leguminous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Glycine, Glycine
Terms within: Soy, Soya, Soya Bean, Soy, Soya Bean
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, Soya Bean
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, Soya Bean, 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, Soya Bean, Soybean Plant
Definition of Soybean
1. the seed of a cultivated Asian herb [n -S]
Medical Definition of Soybean
1. The bean of the climbing herb Glycine soja or G. Hispida (family Leguminosae); a bean rich in protein and containing little starch; it is the source of soybean oil; soybean flour is used in preparing a bread for diabetics, in feeding formulas for infants who are unable to tolerate cow's milk, and for adults allergic to cow's milk. Synonym: soja, soya. Origin: Hind. Soya, fennel (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Soybean
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