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garden pea

American  

noun

  1. pea.


Etymology

Origin of garden pea

First recorded in 1620–30

Example Sentences

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The tantalum within your device weighs less than half of the average garden pea but is essential for the efficient functioning of a smartphone, and almost all other sophisticated electronic devices.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2025

The garden pea has flowers that close tightly to prevent cross-fertilization.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The garden pea has flowers that close tightly to promote cross-fertilization.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The garden pea has seven chromosomes, and some have suggested that his choice of seven characteristics was not a coincidence.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Description.—The common garden pea is probably a native of countries bordering on the Black Sea.

From Science in the Kitchen. by Kellogg, Mrs. E. E.