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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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In a viral video, American Bully Apollo made his feelings clear about peas, refusing to eat them and instead barking and patting them away.
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
However, calcium deficiencies can be avoided by growing peas in neutral to slightly alkaline soils with plenty of organic matter.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2025
However, this food group, including beans, peas, and lentils, is high in galactooligosaccharides, a FODMAP.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 14 Apr. 2025
Mix a pea sized amount with holi (water) and pat all over the face, lips neck and chest after cleansing.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
However, calcium deficiencies can be avoided by growing peas in neutral to slightly alkaline soils with plenty of organic matter.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2025
However, this food group, including beans, peas, and lentils, is high in galactooligosaccharides, a FODMAP.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 14 Apr. 2025
Mix a pea sized amount with holi (water) and pat all over the face, lips neck and chest after cleansing.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pea
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“Pea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pea. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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