: 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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At dinner, serve chickpea and spinach curry over brown rice.
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Beyond main dishes, chickpeas are a key ingredient in hummus.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Two of the most popular dishes are msemen — flaky, pan-fried flatbreads — and harira, a hearty tomato, lentil and chickpea soup.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Legumes Legumes include foods like beans, lentils, and chickpeas.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 4 June 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Beyond main dishes, chickpeas are a key ingredient in hummus.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Two of the most popular dishes are msemen — flaky, pan-fried flatbreads — and harira, a hearty tomato, lentil and chickpea soup.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Legumes Legumes include foods like beans, lentils, and chickpeas.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 4 June 2026
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“Chickpea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chickpea. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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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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