Associations to the word «Chickpea»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

CHICKPEA, noun. The seed of the chickpea plant.
CHICKPEA, noun. Asiatic herb cultivated for its short pods with one or two edible seeds.
CHICKPEA, noun. Large white roundish Asiatic legume; usually dried.

Wise words

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