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pigeon pea

/ˈpɪdʒɪn piː/

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/ˈpɪdʒɪn piː/B1formalculinary
  • ruТропическое бобовое растение (Cajanus cajan), выращиваемое ради съедобных семян, широко используемых в кухнях Азии, Африки и Карибского бассейна. Семена мелкие, бежевые или жёлтые, богатые белком.

A tropical legume plant (Cajanus cajan) cultivated for its edible seeds, commonly used in cuisines across Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. The seeds are small, beige or yellow, and rich in protein.

  1. Edible legumeB1formal

    A tropical legume (Cajanus cajan) with small, round seeds, commonly used in cooking, especially in Indian, African, and Caribbean cuisines.

    ruСъедобный бобовый

    • Pigeon peas are a key ingredient in many curry dishes.
    • She added pigeon peas to the rice for extra protein.
    • The stew was made with pigeon peas, coconut milk, and spices.