: an Asian herb (Cicer arietinum) of the legume family cultivated for its short pods with one or two seeds
also
: its seed
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Banza Banza was founded in Detroit in 2014 by brothers Brian and Scott Rudolph, who created a high-protein, gluten-free pasta made from chickpeas instead of wheat.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 21 Nov. 2025
In another pan, prepare a sauté of garlic, paprika, and flour to add to the chickpeas.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Roast chickpeas with olive oil and spices of your choice.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 14 Nov. 2025
Or try roasting chickpeas for a crunchy afternoon snack.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 13 Nov. 2025
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 21 Nov. 2025
In another pan, prepare a sauté of garlic, paprika, and flour to add to the chickpeas.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Roast chickpeas with olive oil and spices of your choice.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 14 Nov. 2025
Or try roasting chickpeas for a crunchy afternoon snack.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 13 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chickpea
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“Chickpea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chickpea. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.
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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
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