black-eyed pea

noun

: cowpea

Examples of black-eyed pea in a Sentence

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Swap in black-eyed peas and canned collard greens for a New Year's Day soup. Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026 While Dorsey doesn’t specify the type of beans, black-eyed peas are thought to represent coins and attract money in the new year. Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026 For generations across the South, black-eyed peas have traditionally been served on New Year's Day. Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026 Remember to eat your black-eyed peas and collard greens! Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for black-eyed pea

Word History

First Known Use

1726, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 9 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

black-eyed pea

noun
ˌblak-ˌīd-
: cowpea

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