: an Asian herb (Cicer arietinum) of the legume family cultivated for its short pods with one or two seeds
also
: its seed
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Varieties of beans such as kidney beans, black beans, chickpeas, and similar ones are widely considered to be a powerhouse of proteins.
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Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
Inflammation-taming spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cayenne (just a tiny pinch) scent this tomato, chickpea, cauliflower, and chicken stew.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
Pani puri consists of small hollow spheres made with either wheat or semolina flour and filled with curry-spiced chickpeas and potatoes, which are often mashed into a chunky paste.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025
Vegan mixes are available, too, with chickpeas, lentils and hummus.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
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Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
Inflammation-taming spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cayenne (just a tiny pinch) scent this tomato, chickpea, cauliflower, and chicken stew.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
Pani puri consists of small hollow spheres made with either wheat or semolina flour and filled with curry-spiced chickpeas and potatoes, which are often mashed into a chunky paste.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025
Vegan mixes are available, too, with chickpeas, lentils and hummus.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Chickpea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chickpea. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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chickpea
noun
chick·pea
ˈchik-ˌpē 
: an Asian herb of the legume family cultivated for its short pods with one or two edible seeds
also
: its seed
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