Indian Pea (Noun)
Meaning
European annual grown for forage; seeds used for food in India and for stock elsewhere.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The farmer planted a field of Indian pea as a cover crop to provide forage for his livestock during the winter months.
- In some parts of Europe, Indian pea is grown as an annual crop specifically for hay production.
- The seeds of the Indian pea plant are harvested and used as a nutritious food source in many Indian households.
- Indian pea is often used as a green manure crop in European agriculture, adding nutrients to the soil for future plantings.
- In many countries, the seeds of the Indian pea are used as a nutritious feed supplement for poultry and other livestock.