Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the phrase
Soya Bean.
Soya Bean - as a noun
A source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
soy6soybean12Erect 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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
glycine maxsoja11soja beansoy6soya7soybean12soybean plantThe 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)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
soy6soya7soybean12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bean6edible beanHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I bought a bag of dried soya beans from the grocery store."
"Farmers cultivate vast fields of soya beans for commercial purposes."
"My favorite vegetarian burger is made from soya beans."
"The soya bean plant requires warm weather and plenty of sunlight to thrive."
"The demand for soya beans has increased in recent years due to their health benefits."
