chickpea

noun

chick·​pea ˈchik-ˌpē 

: an Asian herb (Cicer arietinum) of the legume family cultivated for its short pods with one or two seeds

also : its seed

Examples of chickpea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Vegetarian options: Current menu includes a heart of palm/walnut/orange salad, a Moroccan chickpea stew with basmati rice and a rich mushroom risotto with truffle oil. —Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 2 Mar. 2025

Negronis and martinis were served upon entry with anchovies, crisps and marinated peppers before moving onto red or white wine in the dining room, where the menu featured a whole seabass, brill, battered prawns, Andalusian chickpeas, chips bravas and winter tomatoes. —Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025

How healthy are chickpeas, citrus fruit, sweet potatoes, apples, tuna and legume pasta? —Mohana Ravindranath, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025

Black beans and other legumes like chickpeas and pinto beans have plenty of fiber to keep you feeling full.11 4. —Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 22 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

alteration of chich pea, from Middle English chiche, from Anglo-French, from Latin cicer

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

chickpea

noun

chick·​pea ˈchik-ˌpē 

: an Asian herb of the legume family cultivated for its short pods with one or two edible seeds

also : its seed