Split-pea (Noun)
Meaning
Dried hulled pea; used in soup.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- A cup of dried split-pea added flavor to the soup she simmered for hours.
- My mother taught me to use green or yellow split-pea to make our traditional soup recipe.
- Her grandma passed down the family secret recipe using a certain ratio of split-pea to hamhocks.
- In India, chana dal or split-pea curry was a staple in many eastern households.
- The strong herb mixed really well with ham and split-pea soup, enhancing the flavor greatly.