Definition of "pea" []

• A member of the pea family. (noun)
• A Eurasian climbing annual vine (Pisum sativum) cultivated in all temperate zones, having compound leaves with terminal leaflets modified into tendrils and globose, edible seeds enclosed in a green, elongated pod. (noun)
• The seed of this plant, used as a vegetable. (noun)
• The unopened pods of this plant. (noun)
• Any of several plants of the genus Lathyrus, such as the sweet pea or the beach pea. (noun)

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• "How exciting to be invited to come to the White House, see 'the garden' (new meaning to the term pea-green with envy) as the fabulous first lady drafted us all into the service of our country's children to ensure their healthy future."
• "Among the roots, it mentions _Openauk_, which must have been what we call the pea-nut, which is now largely cultivated along that coast, and is quite an article of commerce."
• "My sweet little pea is now 7 months old and very alive."