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chickpea

/ˈtʃɪk.piː/

Translations

chickpeanoun

chickpeas

/ˈtʃɪk.piː/

pois chiche

I made a delicious hummus using chickpeas as the main ingredient.

J'ai préparé un délicieux houmous en utilisant des pois chiches comme ingrédient principal.

Synonyms

garbanzo bean

ceci

chana

chickpeaadjective

/ˈtʃɪk.piː/

/ˈtʃɪk.pi/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "chickpea salad").

aux pois chiches

We enjoyed a hearty chickpea stew on the cold evening.

Nous avons dégusté un copieux ragoût aux pois chiches lors de la soirée froide.

Synonyms

garbanzo bean

chickpeasnoun

chickpea

chickpeas

pois chicheNom usuel : singulier « pois chiche », pluriel « pois chiches ».

I bought chickpeas yesterday.

J’ai acheté des pois chiches hier.

Synonyms

garbanzo beans

ceci beans

chana

Definitions

chickpeanoun

A round, beige legume that is commonly used in cooking, especially in Middle Eastern and Indian cuisines.

I made a delicious hummus using chickpeas as the main ingredient.

The plant that produces chickpeas, scientifically known as Cicer arietinum, which is cultivated for its edible seeds.

The farmer decided to plant chickpeas this season due to their high demand.

chickpeaadjective

Made from or containing chickpeas.

We enjoyed a hearty chickpea stew on the cold evening.

chickpeasnoun

A round, beige legume that is commonly used in cooking, especially in Middle Eastern and Indian cuisines.

Chickpeas are a key ingredient in making hummus.

The seeds of the plant Cicer arietinum, which are high in protein and fiber.

Chickpeas are often used as a meat substitute in vegetarian dishes.