soybean

Noun soybean has 3 senses

• soybean(n = noun.plant) soy, soya bean - a source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food;
is a part of glycine max, soja, soja bean, soy, soya, soya bean, soybean, soybean plant
is a kind of bean

• soybean(n = noun.plant) glycine max, soja, soja bean, soy, soya, soya bean, soybean plant - erect 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;
has parts: soy, soya, soya bean, soybean, soy, soya bean, soybean
is a kind of legume, leguminous plant
is a member of genus glycine, glycine

• soybean(n = noun.food) soy, soya, soya bean - the 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);
is a kind of bean, edible bean
has particulars: field soybean
is a part of glycine max, soja, soja bean, soy, soya, soya bean, soybean, soybean plant