Definition of "chickpeas" [chickpeas]

• Plural form of chickpea. (noun)

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• "… The origin of chickpeas is once again in the Fertile Crescent … in Turkey and Syria the oldest carbonized chickpeas have been found, about 10,000 years old, but these are small and may have been gathered wild."
• "Drain chickpeas and rinse three times under running water."
• "Toss in chickpeas and saute over high heat till browned, tossing several times."