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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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Some starchy vegetables include potatoes (all varieties), corn, green peas, and winter squash such as pumpkin, butternut squash, and acorn squash.
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Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
Superb red snapper with herb butter, mushroom ravioli, peas and steamed asparagus was a little overloaded, but a branzino fillet dusted with summer’s fragrant herbs came with roasted delicata squash and potatoes moistened with olive oil.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
One of my favorites to grow, peas look so pretty with their delicate, winding stems and white flowers.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2025
There are the early spring crops — the peas and the leafy bits that start the season.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 18 July 2025
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Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
Superb red snapper with herb butter, mushroom ravioli, peas and steamed asparagus was a little overloaded, but a branzino fillet dusted with summer’s fragrant herbs came with roasted delicata squash and potatoes moistened with olive oil.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
One of my favorites to grow, peas look so pretty with their delicate, winding stems and white flowers.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2025
There are the early spring crops — the peas and the leafy bits that start the season.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 18 July 2025
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“Pea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pea. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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