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pigeon pea

noun

Definition of pigeon pea

: a leguminous shrubby herb (Cajanus cajan) with trifoliate leaves, yellow flowers, and flattened pods that is much cultivated especially in the tropics; also : its small highly nutritious seed

Recent Examples of pigeon pea from the Web

Their mofongo was off the charts, and the roast pork was pretty awesome, too, eaten with rice and pigeon peas.

— Philly.com, "Some tasty highlights," 2 Nov. 2017
Lentils, chickpeas, black grams and pigeon peas are a staple for most of India’s 1.3 billion people and demand has been growing.

— vrishti beniwal, Bloomberg.com, "India Is Said to Plan Domestic Sale of Pulses to Prevent Rotting," 9 Oct. 2017

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First Known Use of pigeon pea

1683

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