field pea

noun

: a small-seeded pea (Pisum sativum var. arvense) widely grown for forage, food, and green manure

also : its usually dried green or yellow seed compare split pea

: cowpea

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Various field peas, such as the purple and black-eyed peas, were transported from West Africa to the Americas by way of the transatlantic slave trade. —

Omar Tate, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2024 Beyond the sandwiches, there are in-season vegetable sides like local field peas stewed with onions and fresh herbs, which are great to share alongside entrees including pan-roasted Carolina trout and succulent pork chops. —

Stephanie Burt, Saveur, 8 May 2024 A touch of honey and a bit of Dijon add sweetness with a kick to this pasta dish with field peas, tomatoes, and herbs. —

Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024 The Virginia Tidewater-style restaurant’s Uncle Gene’s Fish Sandwich is made with a daily catch, topped with Jimmy Sauce, hot sauce and field pea slaw. —

Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for field pea