field pea
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of pea plant: A variety of pea plant (Pisum sativum var. arvense) native to the Mediterranean and North Africa, widely cultivated, especially for animal forage or as a cover crop.
- The seed of this plant: The coarse, small-seeded pea from this plant, often used as food when young and tender, or dried for use in soups and stews.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The farmer planted field pea to enrich the soil with nitrogen.
- This hearty soup is made with dried field pea.
- Compared to garden peas, the field pea has a stronger, more earthy flavor.
Advanced Usage
- As a cover crop: In agriculture, 'field pea' is often planted not for harvest but to improve soil quality.
- Planting field pea as a cover crop helps prevent soil erosion.
Variants and Related Words
- Austrian winter pea: A specific type of field pea.
- Forage pea: Another name for the field pea plant, emphasizing its use as animal feed.
- Dry pea: Refers to the mature, dried seed of the field pea, commonly used in cooking.
Synonyms
- Feed pea (noun): Emphasizes its use as animal fodder.
- Pisum arvense (noun): The scientific name for the species.
Related Phrases
- Field pea soup: A traditional dish made from dried field peas.
- Field pea cultivation: The agricultural practice of growing this crop.
Noun
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coarse small-seeded pea often used as food when young and tender
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variety of pea plant native to the Mediterranean region and North Africa and widely grown especially for forage
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seed of the field pea plant
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