black-eyed pea
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of black-eyed pea
First recorded in 1720–30
Example Sentences
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To make the nanoparticles, the researchers grew black-eyed pea plants in the lab and infected them with cowpea mosaic virus.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2024
“I’ve seen people cry plenty of times when talking to me about the black-eyed pea soup,” he said during one of several interviews.
From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2023
This sweet potato and black-eyed pea soup, from “The Blue Zones American Kitchen,” fits right into his message.
From Washington Post • Dec. 18, 2022
Also, mad points for the black-eyed pea, wasabi Champagne dipping sauce.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2020
In the soft earth of a bean, potato, black-eyed pea and asparagus patch there is plenty of food left over for mice after the human crop has been gathered.
From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien
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