snow pea
noun
a variety of the common pea, Pisum sativum macrocarpon, having thin, flat, edible pods that are used in cooking.
snow peas
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pluralof snow pea.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In the past, foods including bagged salad mixes, fresh cilantro, fresh basil, raspberries, snow peas and scallions have been linked to cyclosporiasis.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Previous outbreaks have been linked to raspberries, snow peas and fresh herbs, among other produce.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
It has not ruled out other common sources of contamination like basil, raspberries or snow peas, or identified a grower or supplier that is responsible.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Shredded carrots, snow peas, celery or bok choy would be delicious.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2022
“Yes’m. I be fixin’ fresh chicken and snow peas and hush puppies.
From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper
