chickpea

noun

chick·​pea ˈchik-ˌpē 

: an Asian herb (Cicer arietinum) of the legume family cultivated for its short pods with one or two seeds

also : its seed

Examples of chickpea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Inspired by the classic flavors of the eastern Mediterranean — lemon, parsley, chickpeas, feta and olives — these jars layer the ingredients in a beautiful rainbow for a portable lunch or quick picnic dinner that stays fresh for days. —Laura McLively, Mercury News, 25 May 2026

Legumes Legumes are beans, lentils, peas, and chickpeas. —Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 22 May 2026

To achieve those goals, McGreevy said USA Pulses is working to effect public policy changes such as the new dietary guidelines and also collaborate with food manufacturers on ready-to-eat products incorporating pulses, such as lentil and chickpea pastas. —Joe Hernandez, NPR, 18 May 2026

Per 1 cup cooked, chickpea pasta contains roughly 190–220 calories, 30–35g of carbs, 12–15g of protein, 8–10g of fiber and 3–4g of fat. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

alteration of chich pea, from Middle English chiche, from Anglo-French, from Latin cicer

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

chickpea

noun

chick·​pea ˈchik-ˌpē 

: an Asian herb of the legume family cultivated for its short pods with one or two edible seeds

also : its seed