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marrowfat

American  
[mar-oh-fat] / ˈmær oʊˌfæt /

noun

  1. a large-seeded variety of pea.

  2. the seed itself.


Etymology

Origin of marrowfat

First recorded in 1725–35; marrow 1 + fat

Example Sentences

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He lets out a cry when he sees the woman and drops a handful of marrowfat peas over the edge.

From The New Yorker • Feb. 8, 2010

The day before yesterday Jan ate carrots with green peas, yesterday he had the leftovers, today she’s cooking marrowfat peas, and tomorrow she’s planning to mash the remaining carrots with potatoes.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

Sow marrowfat peas, and plant some beans for a late crop.

From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Eaton, Mary, fl. 1823-1849

Soak a pint of marrowfat beans over night in water enough to cover them.

From The Golden Age Cook Book by Dwight, Henrietta Latham

Some persons prefer the small navy beans, which are mentioned in this recipe, whereas others like the larger marrowfat beans or Lima beans.

From Woman's Institute Library of Cookery Volume 2: Milk, Butter and Cheese; Eggs; Vegetables by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

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