English Explanatory Dictionary

pigeon pea

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tropical African plant, Cajanus cajan, formerly Cajanus indicus.
  2. The edible seed of this plant.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pigeon pea.wav

Word forms

pigeon pea pigeon peas pigeonpea

Etymology

So called as they are used as feed for domesticated pigeons.

Synonyms

Congo pea gandul gungo pea red gram togari toor toovar dal
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