Definition

Noun: 1. A sprawling European annual plant (Lotus tetragonolobus) having a four-winged edible pod: This refers to a specific leguminous plant, also known as asparagus pea, cultivated for its edible, winged seed pods. 2. A tuberous twining annual vine (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) bearing clusters of purplish flowers and pods with four jagged wings; native to the Old World tropics: This refers to the winged bean, a tropical legume cultivated for its edible tubers, leaves, flowers, and distinctive four-angled pods.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The gardener grew winged pea for its unusual and tasty pods.
  • In Southeast Asia, the winged pea (winged bean) is valued as a complete food source.

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in botanical and horticultural contexts to describe these specific plant species. In general culinary contexts, the more common names "asparagus pea" (for ) and "winged bean" (for ) are often preferred to avoid confusion with common garden peas.

Variants and Related Words

• Asparagus Pea (n): A common name for .
• Winged Bean (n): A common name for .
• Goa Bean (n): Another name for the winged bean.
• Legume (n): The broader plant family to which the winged pea belongs.

Synonyms

• Asparagus pea (for )
• Winged bean (for )

Related Idioms or Phrases

• (This term is a specific botanical name and does not commonly appear in idiomatic expressions.)

Noun

1. sprawling European annual having a 4-winged edible pod
2. a tuberous twining annual vine bearing clusters of purplish flowers and pods with four jagged wings; Old World tropics