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soya bean

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. soy, soybean, soya beannoun

    a source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food

  2. soy, soya, soybean, soya bean, soybean plant, soja, soja bean, Glycine maxnoun

    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

  3. soy, soybean, soya, soya beannoun

    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)

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  1. soya beannoun

    An Asian bushy leguminous plant of the species , extensively grown for its nutritious oil-rich proteinaceous seeds and for forage.

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  1. soya bean

    A soya bean, also known as a soybean, is a type of legume native to East Asia. It is a significant and cheap source of protein and is used in various food products including soy milk, tofu, and soybean oil. The beans are also used in animal feed, and can be fermented to produce soy sauce, miso, and tempeh. They are usually round, slightly larger than peas, and come in various colors such as yellow, brown, black, and green. They are also known for their high nutritional value, including protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals, and are considered an important crop globally.

Editors Contribution

  1. soya bean

    Is a type of cultivar, plant and seed.

    Common soya bean products include soy sauce, soy milk, tofu, soy meal, soy flour, textured vegetable protein (TVP), tempeh, soy lecithin and soya bean oil.


    Submitted by MaryC on June 24, 2016  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of soya bean in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of soya bean in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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