field pea

noun

1
: a small-seeded pea (Pisum sativum var. arvense) widely grown for forage, food, and green manure
also : its usually dried green or yellow seed compare split pea
2
: cowpea

Examples of field pea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web A touch of honey and a bit of Dijon add sweetness with a kick to this pasta dish with field peas, tomatoes, and herbs. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024 The Virginia Tidewater-style restaurant’s Uncle Gene’s Fish Sandwich is made with a daily catch, topped with Jimmy Sauce, hot sauce and field pea slaw. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2024 Several fish sandwiches have found their way onto the Jimmy Pearls menu, from Skate to Ma’s Catch, but the favorite is Uncle Gene’s fish sandwich: a local catch of the day dressed in field pea slaw and Jimmy sauce, a bright sweet-potato tartar with chow chow. Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2024 Their African Diaspora collection includes crops like okra, field peas, and peanuts that originated in Africa and were brought to North America. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2024 Get The Recipe 23 of 38 Classic Fresh Field Peas Smoky ham hocks take these field peas up a notch, making this side dish absolutely irresistible. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2024 Cook fresh field peas and corn in bacon drippings and drizzle with a bright herb vinaigrette. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2023 Earlier recipes dating back to the 1800s called for cowpeas, red peas, or field peas. Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2023 Serve with baked beans for a classic English breakfast approach, or alongside a quick pickled slaw or field pea, corn, and bacon salad for some fresh veggies to balance the meal. Laura Kanya, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of field pea was in 1707

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“Field pea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/field%20pea. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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