pea bean

"Pea bean" refers to various types of beans, including specific varieties of common beans and cowpeas, each with unique culinary uses.

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Definition

B2Culinary

(common)A small, round, white or cream-colored bean often used in soups and stews.

Example

She added pea beans to the soup for extra protein and flavor.

C1Botany

(technical, british)A bicolored (red-brown and white) variety of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) known for its climbing plants.

Example

In Britain, the pea bean is a popular variety for both its aesthetic appeal and culinary uses.

B2Culinary

(us)A term used for small white common beans, such as navy beans, often used in pies and soups.

Example

Navy beans, also known as pea beans, were a staple in 19th-century U.S. Navy diets.

C1Botany

(technical)Another name for the cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), a legume known for its long, slender pods.

Example

The cowpea, sometimes called a pea bean, is cultivated for its nutritious seeds.

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