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chickpea

[ chik-pee ]

noun

  1. Also called garbanzo. a widely cultivated plant, Cicer arietinum, of the legume family, bearing pods containing pealike seeds.
  2. the seeds of this plant, used extensively as a food.


chickpea

/ ˈtʃɪkˌpiː /

noun

  1. a bushy leguminous plant, Cicer arietinum, cultivated for its edible pealike seeds in the Mediterranean region, central Asia, and Africa
  2. Also calledgarbanzo the seed of this plant
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of chickpea1

1540–50; alteration of chich-pea, equivalent to late Middle English chiche (< Middle French Latin cicer chickpea) + pea 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of chickpea1

C16 ciche peasen, from ciche (from French chiche, from Latin cicer chickpea) + peasen; see pea
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Example Sentences

Some companies will use other proteins, such as wheat gluten, legumes – lentils, chickpeas, peas, beans – and proteins from seed oils.

From Salon

Roasted and ground lupin, chickpea, malted barley, and chicory are amongst the major ingredients the company works with, along with an undisclosed natural flavouring.

From BBC

For example, a curry with lentils or chickpeas, or a vegetable-based pizza instead of one with ham or salami.

From Salon

And vegans could try chickpea masala or a fresh bar with fruit, vegetables and hummus.

The projected supply gap has left the industry scrambling for possible fixes, including non-arabica coffee species and caffeine-infused alternatives made from substances like chickpeas and date seeds.

From Salon

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