petits pois
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of petits pois
French: small peas
Example Sentences
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Lawson marries frozen peas and shredded Little Gem lettuce in her version of petits pois à la française, or French-style peas.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
There are serviceable recipes for petits pois à la Française — spring peas, onions, bacon, lettuce — though I usually change their details to match my habits.
From New York Times ● Apr. 20, 2016
Furthermore, the horticulture is hampered all the time by the heavy tread of Germanic philosophers among the petits pois.
From Time Magazine Archive
The philosophic garden of Voltaire sprouted such "petits pois" as the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and the U.S.
From Time Magazine Archive
Asparagus, 307. fried, 308. en petits pois, 307. in omelet, 308. with cream, 308. " vinaigrette, 308. " white sauce, 308.
From Hand-Book of Practical Cookery for Ladies and Professional Cooks by Blot, Pierre
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