snow pea
noun
: a cultivated pea with flat edible pods that is classified with the snap pea as a variety (Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon)
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Peas of all types (garden peas, snap peas, and snow peas) are cool-season vegetables that grow in the shade.
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
It’s known for an extensive martini selection and dishes like crispy baked potato with crème fraîche and caviar; and branzino with fava beans, artichoke and snow pea salad.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
The third course is dover sole meunière accompanied by potato pavé, spring ramps, snow peas and parsley oil.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The main course was Dover sole meunière with potato pavé, spring ramps and snow peas.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
It’s known for an extensive martini selection and dishes like crispy baked potato with crème fraîche and caviar; and branzino with fava beans, artichoke and snow pea salad.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
The third course is dover sole meunière accompanied by potato pavé, spring ramps, snow peas and parsley oil.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The main course was Dover sole meunière with potato pavé, spring ramps and snow peas.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Snow pea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snow%20pea. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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