noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:She used mung bean soup as a refreshing dish during the hot summer days.

Definition:one of the common leguminous crops of the genus Vigna, used as a food in many cultures

From mung bean

Example:Black-eyed peas are a staple ingredient in many Southern American dishes.

Definition:a variety of leguminous plant (genus Vigna) cultivated primarily for its edible seed which is white, speckled with black

From black-eyed pea

Example:The legumes like Vigna species are known for their nitrogen-fixing properties.

Definition:any member of a family (Fabaceae, or Leguminosae) of plants that bear pods and include the chickpea and the peanut

From legume