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pea

[C] Countable
pl: peas

This word evokes a sense of smallness and roundness, often associated with domestic gardens and home cooking. It carries a neutral to positive connotation of freshness and health, though it is frequently used in childish contexts due to its size and shape. In descriptive language, the word often serves as a benchmark for tiny dimensions. When something is described as pea-sized, it suggests an object that is small enough to be held between two fingers but still possesses a distinct, solid volume.

Individual seeds that can be counted one by one on a plate.

Meanings

Noun

A small, spherical green seed eaten as a vegetable.

"He added a handful of peas to the stew."

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