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legume

noun as in vegetable

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Queer people even have their own rom-coms now, with their own dedicated spaces for jokes that don’t involve canned legumes!

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Cultural staples like hummus, muhammara, guacamole and Ethiopian legume stews all fall under the purée umbrella.

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If I had to power rank spring’s most quintessential legumes, I’d place fava beans at the very top.

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Whole foods like fruits, vegetables, and legumes remain the best source of prebiotics, and these beverages should be part of a broader, balanced approach to health.

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Corn farmers across the Midwest are experimenting with drought-resistant millets, while growers in Sub-Saharan Africa are embracing varieties of sorghum and legumes that require less water than other grains.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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