heath pea

noun

: a European leguminous herb (Lathyrus tuberosus) bearing small tubers used for food and in Scotland to flavor whiskey

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“Heath pea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heath%20pea. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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