Pea Meaning and Definition
Pea
Pronunciation
/piː/
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb
Definition
A pea is a small, rounded seed that is typically edible and is widely cultivated as a legume, often used in cooking or as a snack food.
Examples
1. “She added a handful of fresh peas to her salad.”
2. “Peas are a good source of protein and fiber.”
Synonyms
1. Garden pea
2. Snow pea
3. Sugar snap pea
Antonyms
1. Large seed
2. Inedible seed
Etymology
From Old French “pois,” derived from Latin “pisciculus,” a little fish, referring to the shape of the pod.
Usage Notes
Pea can be used as a verb, meaning to put peas in or on something, e.g. “She peaped the salad with some fresh peas.”
Pea can also refer to a unit of currency in some countries, e.g. “The price of the car is 50,000 peas.”
Cultural References
The phrase “pea shooter” is a common idiom for a small, simple gun, often used as a toy.
The term “pea soup” is a cultural reference to a thick, creamy soup made with peas and sometimes other vegetables or meat.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
Pea brain, meaning a person with a low IQ or lack of intelligence.
Pea in the pod, meaning a small, insignificant or useless person or thing.
Collocations
Peas and carrots
Pea soup
Pea shoots
Frequency of Use
Pea is a relatively common word in modern language, with over 100 million search results on major search engines.
Common Misspellings
pee
peaas
peas
Additional Information
Peas are a type of legume that are typically green or purple in color, with a pod that splits open to release the seeds.
Peas are a good source of protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals, making them a popular ingredient in many cuisines.
There are several types of peas, including garden peas, snow peas, and snap peas, each with its own unique characteristics and uses.
Peas are widely cultivated and consumed globally, with China being the largest producer of peas.
Peas are also grown as an ornamental crop, with some varieties having larger, showier flowers.