chickpea

/ˈtʃɪkˌpiː/ · noun

Meaning

An annual Asian plant (Cicer arietinum) in the pea family, widely cultivated for the edible seeds in its short inflated pods.
A seed of this plant, often used as a food.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

garbanzo(English)egyptian pea(English)chickpea plant(English)cicer arietinum(English)cowpea(English)pea(English)peach(English)gram(English)cicer(English)mung(English)lentil(English)mungo(English)

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Sources

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