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chickpea

/tʃɪkpiː/ noun · British & US
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What does chickpea mean?

noun

A small, hard seed of the chickpea plant, often used in cooking, particularly in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine.

Example

"She added chickpeas to the salad for extra protein."

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