: an Asian herb (Cicer arietinum) of the legume family cultivated for its short pods with one or two seeds
also
: its seed
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The dishes at a community center potluck for Indian expatriates near Washington, D.C., ranged from chana masala, a popular northern Indian chickpea curry, to idli, a southern Indian rice cake.
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John Yoon, New York Times, 30 May 2024
By Varsha Bansal May 30, 2024 7:31 AM EDT
Banza’s obsession with chickpea protein started in the pasta aisle 10 years ago.
—Varsha Bansal, TIME, 30 May 2024
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John Yoon, New York Times, 30 May 2024
By Varsha Bansal May 30, 2024 7:31 AM EDT
Banza’s obsession with chickpea protein started in the pasta aisle 10 years ago.
—Varsha Bansal, TIME, 30 May 2024
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“Chickpea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chickpea. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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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
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