garden pea

noun

1. pea ¹( defs 1, 2, 3 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of garden pea¹

First recorded in 1620–30

Example Sentences

The eggs of salmon are nearly as large as the seed of a garden pea, and those of good trout only slightly less.

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The varieties of the common garden-pea are numerous, and differ considerably from each other.

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The relative sizes of the eggs named are as a garden-pea to a cocoanut.

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The plant has somewhat the appearance of the dwarf garden-pea, though more bushy.

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On the sweet pea and garden pea they are parts of the leaves.

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