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pea

noun

Simple meaning

The edible seed of Pisum sativum.

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ˈpi

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Definition

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noun

  1. cooking

    The edible seed of Pisum sativum.

  2. especiallywhen without a qualifier

    A plant, Pisum sativum, member of the legume (Fabaceae) family.

  3. Any of several varieties of bean.

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Synonyms

Sense: edible seed of Pisum sativum

pea plantRare

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