chickpea

noun

chick·​pea ˈchik-ˌpē How to pronounce chickpea (audio)
: an Asian herb (Cicer arietinum) of the legume family cultivated for its short pods with one or two seeds
also : its seed

Examples of chickpea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Legumes: Beans, peas, lentils, chickpeas, and soy provide protein and fiber to keep you full. Fish: Try to consume one to two servings of fatty fish (such as salmon, mackerel, and tuna) per week. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024 If your child favors Cheetos and the like, Castle says these chickpea puffs are a good stand-in. Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2024 Roast chickpeas by buying them dry, soaking them overnight and putting them into a low-temperature oven. September 6, NPR, 6 Sep. 2024 These seasoned chickpeas deliver 9 g of protein and 4.5 g of sugar.10 3. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chickpea 

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Word History

Etymology

alteration of chich pea, from Middle English chiche, from Anglo-French, from Latin cicer

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chickpea was in 1542

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“Chickpea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chickpea. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

chickpea

noun
chick·​pea ˈchik-ˌpē How to pronounce chickpea (audio)
: 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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