Of, relating to, or designating the legume family (Leguminosae or Fabaceae); resembling or shaped like an edible seed or fruit, especially a bean, of a leguminous plant.
Origin
Early 19th century. From classical Latin legūmin-, legūmen legumen + -oid.
Definition of leguminoid in US English:
leguminoid
adjectivelɪˈɡjuːmɪnɔɪd
Botany
Of, relating to, or designating the legume family (Leguminosae or Fabaceae); resembling or shaped like an edible seed or fruit, especially a bean, of a leguminous plant.
Origin
Early 19th century. From classical Latin legūmin-, legūmen legumen + -oid.