cowpea
/ˈkaʊˌpiː/
noun
- A type of bean plant grown for its edible seeds or pods, common in warm climates.
- She added cooked cowpeas to the salad for extra protein.
- Cowpea is a staple crop in many parts of Africa and Asia.
- Farmers rotate cowpea with corn to improve soil fertility.
- The seed or pod of the cowpea plant, used as food.
- Cowpeas are often called black-eyed peas in the southern United States.
- He bought a bag of cowpeas at the market to make a traditional stew.
- Dried cowpeas can be stored for months and used in soups.