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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)
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We're growing tomatoes and peas in our garden this year.
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Add extra veggies: Bell peppers, peas, or artichokes add color and a little more bite.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
Legumes Legumes, such as chickpeas, lentils, black beans, and peas, are good alternatives for vegetarians who want to consume more protein.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
Legumes Legumes are plant foods that include beans, lentils, and peas.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
For central Maryland, mid-March is a good time to direct-sow (planting the seed outside, rather than starting them indoors first) Chinese cabbage, leaf lettuce, peas, radishes, beets, spinach, and turnips.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
Legumes Legumes, such as chickpeas, lentils, black beans, and peas, are good alternatives for vegetarians who want to consume more protein.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
Legumes Legumes are plant foods that include beans, lentils, and peas.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
For central Maryland, mid-March is a good time to direct-sow (planting the seed outside, rather than starting them indoors first) Chinese cabbage, leaf lettuce, peas, radishes, beets, spinach, and turnips.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Pea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pea. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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