pulse
pulse Any leguminous plant of the pea family with edible seeds, such as the bean, lentil, pea, peanut and soya bean. The term may also refer to the seed alone. A valuable human food crop in developing countries where meat is in short supply, pulses are also used for oil production. Family Fabaceae/Leguminosae. See also legume
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