Soja (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The soja has been a staple in Asian cuisine for centuries due to its versatile uses and nutritional value.
- Soja seeds are a rich source of isoflavones and have been linked to various health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease.
- Farmers in the region plant soja as a cover crop to improve soil quality and reduce erosion.
- In some parts of the world, soja is used as a natural fertilizer due to its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil.
- The use of soja as a food source has been increasing globally, particularly in the form of soy products such as tofu and milk.