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Definition of vigna

vigna

/ˈvɪɡ.nə/
vig · na

Plural:vignas
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vigna Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any climbing or trailing leguminous plant of the genus Vigna in the pea family Fabaceae, native to tropical and warm temperate regions and bearing colorful, often twisted pea-like blossoms in shades of yellow, purple, pink, or white.


2

The edible seed or slender pod of various agricultural plants of the genus Vigna, including the mung bean, adzuki bean, and black-eyed pea, widely cultivated as staple legumes in Asian and African cuisines.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vigna. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vigna
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