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chickpea

The correct spelling is chickpea.

How to pronounce chickpea

/ˈtʃɪkˌpiː/
noun

IPA: /ˈtʃɪkˌpiː/

Say it like: Chi-kpee

The correct spelling is chickpea. An annual Asian plant (Cicer arietinum) in the pea family, widely cultivated for the edible seeds in its short inflated pods. For example: "Chickpea is valued for its nutritive seeds with high protein content."

Usage Examples

Chickpea is valued for its nutritive seeds with high protein content.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An annual Asian plant (Cicer arietinum) in the pea family, widely cultivated for the edible seeds in its short inflated pods.
  2. 2.A seed of this plant, often used as a food.

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