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snow pea

[ snoh pee ]

noun

  1. a variety of the common pea, Pisum sativum macrocarpon, having thin, flat, edible pods that are used in cooking.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of snow pea1

First recorded in 1945–50
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Example Sentences

Over shared dishes of broccolini and snow peas with goat cheese, a chilled octopus salad and hanger steak, they discussed their mutual love of exercise.

Like snow peas, the pods are also edible and can sometimes have seam fibers that impede immediate enjoyment.

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