Legume
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A plant of the family Leguminosae, such as a bean or pea, characterised by seed-bearing pods.
“Lentils are a legume rich in protein and a staple ingredient in many diets worldwide.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈlɛɡ.juːm/
Syllables
leg·ume
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Wordle
Ends in -UME with three vowels (E, U, E) in the word, an unusual vowel-heavy pattern
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Scrabble
G and M together score 4 points and the three vowels help when holding a vowel-heavy rack
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