Soya-bean
noun
1.
soybean.
noun
1.
an Asian bean plant, Glycine max (or G. soja), cultivated for its nutritious seeds, for forage, and to improve the soil
2.
the seed of this plant, used as food, forage, and as the source of an oil
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- Soybean
noun 1. a bushy Old World plant, Glycine max, of the legume family, grown in the U.S., chiefly for forage and soil improvement. 2. the seed of this plant, used for food, as a livestock feed, and for a variety of other commercial uses.
- Soybean-milk
noun 1. a milk substitute made of soy flour and water, used especially in the making of tofu.
- Soybean-oil
noun 1. a pale-yellow oil derived from soybeans by expression or solvent extraction: used as a food and in the manufacture of soap, candles, inks, paints, varnishes, etc.
- Soy-flour
noun 1. finely ground soybeans, most commonly used as an additive to other flours, processed meats, cereals, etc.
- Soyfood
noun any processed foodstuff made from soybeans Examples Tofu, soy milk, tempeh, and textured soy protein are examples of soyfood. Word Origin 1930 Usage Note cooking