pigeon pea

noun

1. a tropical shrub, Cajanus cajan, having showy yellow flowers.
2. the brown, edible seed of this plant.

pigeon pea

noun

1. another name for dhal

Word History and Origins

Origin of pigeon pea¹

First recorded in 1715–25

Example Sentences

The principal sorts are the pigeon pea, the black-eyed pea, and the white bean, or Barbados pea.

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