marrowfat

[ mar-oh-fat ]

noun
  1. a large-seeded variety of pea.

  2. the seed itself.

Origin of marrowfat

1
First recorded in 1725–35; marrow1 + fat

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British Dictionary definitions for marrow fat

marrow fat

marrow pea

/ (ˈmærəʊˌfæt) /


noun
  1. any of several varieties of pea plant that have large seeds

  2. the seed of such a plant

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