Romanian · Food & Drink
legume
Vegetables
Beginnernoun
Definition
Plants grown for food; plural of legumă.
Example
Mănânc multe legume proaspete.
I eat a lot of fresh vegetables.
Etymology
'Legume' comes from the Latin 'legumen', which means 'pulse, vegetable'. This reflects an agricultural heritage in Romanian-speaking regions.
How & Where It’s Used
'Legume' is utilized in everyday discussions and written contexts relating to health and cuisine, with no significant regional variations.