snow pea

American  

[snoh pee] / ˈsnoʊ ˌpi /

noun

1. a variety of the common pea, Pisum sativum macrocarpon, having thin, flat, edible pods that are used in cooking.

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Etymology

Origin of snow pea

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

"The fact is there are lots of jobs, the problem is whether you are willing to lower your expectations," she adds, before turning to negotiate a price for snow pea shoots.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2024

The other object is a stack of plastic sachets containing seeds: buckwheat, snow pea, spinach, cabbage, pumpkin and corn.

From Washington Times • Nov. 22, 2023

Territorial Seeds’ catalog lists Frieda Worlds snow pea, noting its use in fall.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2023

Sugar snap peas are a cross between the English pea and snow pea.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2022

Instead, their texture is reminiscent of a snow pea — crisp but giving — and their flavor is fresh and pronounced, not at all dulled by heat.

From Washington Post • Sep. 7, 2020