Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large, white, roundish legume of Asian origin; typically dried: This refers to the edible seed, also commonly known as a chickpea.
   • The seed of the chickpea plant (Cicer arietinum): This is the specific botanical definition, identifying it as the fruit of a particular plant species.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The recipe calls for one cup of soaked garbanzo.
  • Garbanzo is a key ingredient in hummus and falafel.

Advanced Usage

• As a countable noun for individual seeds: While often used as a mass noun (like "a cup of garbanzo"), it can be pluralized to refer to individual beans.
  • She picked out a few discolored garbanzos from the batch.

Variants and Related Words

• Chickpea (n): The most common synonym for garbanzo.
• Gram (n): Another name used in some regions, particularly South Asia.
• Bengal gram (n): A specific regional name for the chickpea.

Synonyms

• Chickpea: The direct and most widely used synonym.
• Ceci bean: An Italian-derived term sometimes used.

Related Phrases

• Garbanzo bean: This is the full, common compound form. (Note: This is listed here as it is a compound containing the target word).
  • I bought a can of garbanzo beans for the salad.

Noun

1. large white roundish Asiatic legume; usually dried
2. the seed of the chickpea plant