black-eyed pea

noun

: cowpea

Examples of black-eyed pea in a Sentence

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Pinto beans and black-eyed peas got the most shoutouts, and Southern brands like Camellia Beans from Louisiana and Luck’s from North Carolina are most admired, of course. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025 One cup of black-eyed peas contains 16 grams of protein, and this recipe uses nearly two cups. Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 12 Nov. 2025 Mavromatika, or black-eyed peas, are especially common, often tucked into small side salads. Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025 Add the tomatoes, red onion, black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, bell pepper, jalapeño and cilantro. The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for black-eyed pea

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First Known Use

1726, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of black-eyed pea was in 1726

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“Black-eyed pea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black-eyed%20pea. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

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black-eyed pea

noun
ˌblak-ˌīd-
: cowpea

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