everlasting pea

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a fast-growing vinelike plant, Lathyrus latifolius, of Europe, having rose-pink flowers.

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Also called perennial pea.

First recorded in 1695–1705

These days they are occasional meteorological irruptions, white river mists, not dense and toxic industrial pea-soupers.
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When we meet, Yeonmi is impeccably dressed in a red pea coat and heels, her long hair pulled back in a ponytail.
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“This poor guy has a pea coat on,” he says, pointing to a well-dressed youngster in the front row.
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Her second affair was far deeper, tragic and, in its effects, everlasting.
Gertrude of Arabia, the Woman Who Invented Iraq|Clive Irving|June 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST

“Pea Tear Griffon” is singing what goes up must come down while reading Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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With this company he had rendered valiant service in the campaign which ended with the battle of Pea Ridge.
The Courier of the Ozarks|Byron A. Dunn
How could one face a régime in which the everlasting taskmaster held control?
The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice|Stephen Leacock
If the wages are graded according to capacity, then the grading is done by the everlasting elective officials.
The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice|Stephen Leacock
And I will bring an everlasting reproach upon you, and a perpetual shame which shall never be forgotten.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
Yea I have loved thee with an everlasting love, therefore have I drawn thee, taking pity on thee.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various