chickpea

[chik-pee]

noun

1. Also called garbanzo. a widely cultivated plant, Cicer arietinum, of the legume family, bearing pods containing pealike seeds.

2. the seeds of this plant, used extensively as a food.

chickpea

/ ˈtʃɪkˌpiː /

noun

1. a bushy leguminous plant, Cicer arietinum, cultivated for its edible pealike seeds in the Mediterranean region, central Asia, and Africa

2. Also called: garbanzo. the seed of this plant

Word History and Origins

Origin of chickpea¹

1540–50; alteration of chich-pea, equivalent to late Middle English chiche (< Middle French ≪ Latin cicer chickpea) + pea ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of chickpea¹

C16 ciche peasen, from ciche (from French chiche, from Latin cicer chickpea) + peasen; see _pea

Example Sentences

Charlotte, 25, is allergic to all pulses - including peas, chickpeas and lentils.

From BBC

A magnificent hummus, silky from skinned chickpeas, can stand alone in its glory.

From Salon

Two pictures posted on X show mostly dried food items that require water and fuel to cook, including pasta, chickpeas, lentils, and wheat flour.

From BBC

Add spiced chickpeas, peppery arugula, a drizzle of pomegranate molasses — and suddenly, you’re not eating for fuel.

From Salon

No sooner were we off the tarmac and at cruising altitude than the delicious baked cod and chickpea stew lunch was served.

From BBC