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pea

Definition

  • noun: a small, round, green seed that is eaten as a vegetable and that is formed in a seed case (called a pod) of a climbing plant
  • noun: a variable annual Eurasian vine ('Pisum sativum') of the legume family that is cultivated especially for its rounded smooth or wrinkled edible protein-rich seeds
  • usually used in combination or with a qualifying term
  • synonyms: orris pea

Examples

  • My brother and I are 'two peas in a pod'. We both like the same things.

  • We're growing tomatoes and 'peas' in our garden this year.

  • fog as thick as 'pea soup' = 'pea-soup' fog

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) surprise, hearing from you... you know, being such a busy girl and all. Of course, I call people while I'm doin' the dishes or shellin' peas. Oprah calls it "multitasking." Mama, the call isn't the surprise. l-I'm in town. (..)
    2002 Sweet Home Alabama