Black-eyed Pea (Noun)
Meaning 1
Eaten fresh as shell beans or dried.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The black-eyed pea is often eaten fresh as shell beans, typically during the summer months when they are in season.
- Dried black-eyed peas can be stored for several months and are often used in traditional Southern cuisine.
- In many parts of the world, black-eyed peas are considered a staple food and are eaten fresh or dried throughout the year.
- In the United States, black-eyed peas are often served on New Year's Day, either fresh or dried, as a symbol of good luck.
- Some recipes call for using both fresh and dried black-eyed peas to add texture and flavor to the dish.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Fruit or seed of the cowpea plant.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
Sprawling Old World annual cultivated especially in southern United States for food and forage and green manure.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.