marrowfats
/ˈmɛroʊˌfæts/
noun
- Plural form of marrowfat; large, starchy peas used in cooking, especially for mushy peas.
- The store sells both fresh garden peas and dried marrowfats.
- Marrowfats need to be soaked before cooking to soften them.
- She added the marrowfats to the pot and simmered them until tender.