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soya (n.)

"soy," 1670s; see soy. Soyaburger is attested from 1953.

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Definitions of soya from WordNet

soya (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;
Synonyms: soy / soybean / soya bean / soybean plant / soja / soja bean / Glycine max
soya (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);
Synonyms: soy / soybean / soya bean
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