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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

  • (..) That's coming from a doll named Dolly. -Who's the new guy? -Are you a real cowboy? -Well, actually... -'Course he's not, pea brain. -He don't even have a hat. -l do too have... My hat! -Told ya. -l found a spaceship! Showtime. (..)
    2010 Toy Story 3