Chickpea
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈt͡ʃɪkˌpiː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chickpea is a noun meaning An annual plant (Cicer arietinum) in the pea family, widely cultivated for the edible seeds in its short inflated pods.
Meaning
An annual plant (Cicer arietinum) in the pea family, widely cultivated for the edible seeds in its short inflated pods.
More Meanings
- A seed of this plant, often used as a food.
Example Sentences
Chickpea is valued for its nutritive seeds with high protein content.
Word Forms
- chickpeas
- chick pea
Synonyms for chickpea
Depending on context, synonyms include garbanzo.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include garbanzo, cowpea, pea, peach, gram, chick pea.
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