Phrase guide

soja bean

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of soybean (“the edible seed of this plant”)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: soybean

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

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

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: soy, soya, soybean, soya bean, soybean plant, soja, Glycine max

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: legume, leguminous plant

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