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First Known Use: circa 1722
in the meaning defined above
See Words from the same year: a pale round seed that is cooked and eaten as a vegetable
See words that rhyme with chickpea Spanish Central: Translation of chickpea Nglish: Translation of chickpea for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about chickpea
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