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- pea 1a
plural peas also pease
ˈpēz 
often attributive
1
a
: a variable annual Eurasian vine (Lathyrus oleraceus) of the legume family that is cultivated especially for its rounded smooth or wrinkled edible protein-rich seeds
b
: the seed of the pea
c
peas also pease plural
: the immature pods of the pea with their included seeds
2
: any of various leguminous plants related to or resembling the pea
—usually used in combination or with a qualifying term
chickpea
black-eyed pea
also
: the seed of such a plant
3
: something resembling a pea (as in size or shape)
Examples of pea in a Sentence
We're growing tomatoes and peas in our garden this year.
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Whereas many jarred foods contain a single ingredient like pureed peas or carrots, pouches are more often a blend that features a sweet fruit such as apple or pear as the primary ingredient.
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
In a pinch, clean heavy soil or pea gravel can be used.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
Vegetables that need a shorter cooking time like carrots, peas, corn, green beans go in for a few minutes towards the end of cooking time.
—Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
Made with hydrating and strengthening ingredients like squalane, rosemary oil, clary oil, and pea protein, Dr. Madfes says that the star of this formula is actually moringa.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2024
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
In a pinch, clean heavy soil or pea gravel can be used.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
Vegetables that need a shorter cooking time like carrots, peas, corn, green beans go in for a few minutes towards the end of cooking time.
—Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
Made with hydrating and strengthening ingredients like squalane, rosemary oil, clary oil, and pea protein, Dr. Madfes says that the star of this formula is actually moringa.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Pea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pea. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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