pea bean

noun

, Chiefly New England and New York State.

1. a variety of kidney bean having a small, white seed, used dried for food.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pea bean¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

I had decided, if I got the tractor running, to plow that field and plant it in com, with maybe a few rows of soybeans and pea beans.

From Literature

Today, the place is buzzing as traders deal in sesame, pea beans and maize, along with those prized coffee beans.

From The Guardian

Soak 1 quart of pea beans over night in cold water.

From Project Gutenberg