soy
Definition
- n. a source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food
- n. 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
- n. 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)
Word forms
- Plural
- soys
Example sentences
n.
I like to add soy sauce to my stir-fried vegetables for extra flavor.
n.
Soy is a key ingredient in many Asian dishes.