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chickpea
/ˈtʃɪk.piː/
[/ˈtʃɪk.piː/]
round beige legume
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A chickpea is a round beige seed eaten as food, used in dishes like hummus and curries.
Example
He blended cooked chickpeas with garlic and lemon to make a smooth, creamy hummus.
He blended cooked chickpeas with garlic and lemon to make a smooth, creamy hummus.
Etymology
From 'chick' (from Latin 'cicer') plus 'pea', folk-altered to include the bird name.
How & Where It’s Used
A staple of Mediterranean and South Asian cuisine.