Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of plants: "Cicer" is the scientific genus name for a group of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae.
   • The chickpea plant: Specifically, "Cicer" most commonly refers to the plant species Cicer arietinum, which produces the edible seeds known as chickpeas or garbanzo beans.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The genus Cicer includes several species, but only Cicer arietinum is widely cultivated.
  • Farmers are studying the drought resistance of various Cicer species.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical and agricultural contexts: The term "Cicer" is primarily used in scientific, taxonomic, or specialized agricultural writing to refer to the plant genus.
  • The research focused on the genetic diversity within the genus Cicer.

Variants and Related Words

• Chickpea (n): The common name for the edible seed of .
  • Chickpeas are a key ingredient in hummus.
• Garbanzo bean (n): Another common name for the chickpea.
  • The recipe calls for one can of garbanzo beans.

Synonyms

• Chickpea plant: The common name for .
• Garbanzo bean plant: An alternative common name.

Notes on Usage

• Scientific vs. Common Usage: "Cicer" is a specialized, scientific term. In everyday language, people use "chickpea plant" or simply "chickpeas" to refer to the plant or its seeds. The word "cicer" is rarely used outside of academic or technical contexts.

Noun

1. chickpea plant; Asiatic herbs