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

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

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

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

sow bug
sow in
sow one's oats
sow one's wild oats
sow thistle
sox
soy
soy
soya
soya
soyabean oil
soyas
soya bean
soya milk
soybean (current term)
soybean (current term)
soybeans
soybeans
soybean flour
soybean future
soybean meal
soybean milk
soybean oil
soybean oil
soybean plant
soybean trypsin inhibitor
soyle
soyles
soymilk
soymilks

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