ground pea
The term "ground pea" is commonly used in different regions to refer to the peanut or a specific climbing vine.
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Definition
B2Botany
(chiefly Southern US)A leguminous plant that produces edible seeds in pods that develop underground.
Example
- The farmer harvested ground peas from his field.
B1Food
(chiefly Southern US)The edible seed of the peanut plant, often eaten as a snack or used in various dishes.
Example
- She packed some ground peas for the picnic.
C1Botany
(chiefly Northeastern US)A climbing vine native to eastern North America, also known as Apios americana.
Example
- Ground pea vines can be found in many wooded areas of the Northeast.
Similar
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