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Definition of Pigeon pea
1. Noun. Tropical woody herb with showy yellow flowers and flat pods; much cultivated in the tropics.
Exact synonyms: Cajan Pea, Cajanus Cajan, Catjang Pea, Dahl, Dhal, Pigeon-pea Plant, Red Gram
Terms within: Cajan Pea, Dahl
Group relationships: Cajanus, Genus Cajanus
Generic synonyms: Bush, Shrub
Terms within: Cajan Pea, Dahl
Group relationships: Cajanus, Genus Cajanus
Generic synonyms: Bush, Shrub
2. Noun. Small highly nutritious seed of the tropical pigeon-pea plant.
Exact synonyms: Cajan Pea, Dahl
Generic synonyms: Pea
Group relationships: Cajan Pea, Cajanus Cajan, Catjang Pea, Dahl, Dhal, Pigeon-pea Plant, Red Gram
Generic synonyms: Pea
Group relationships: Cajan Pea, Cajanus Cajan, Catjang Pea, Dahl, Dhal, Pigeon-pea Plant, Red Gram
Definition of Pigeon pea
1. Noun. A tropical African plant (qualifier Cajanus cajan formerly Cajanus indicus), having edible seeds. ¹
2. Noun. The edible seed of this plant; dahl ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com