pea
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
A small, round green seed eaten as a vegetable, usually found several together in a pod.
Usage notes
"Pea-sized" is a common way to describe something very small.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He shelled the _____ straight from the pod into the bowl."
Answer: pea
In your own words, what does "pea" mean?
A small, round green seed eaten as a vegetable, usually found several together in a pod.
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