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

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

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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pigeon Pea

pigeon-holes
pigeon-holing
pigeon-livered
pigeon-pea plant
pigeon-toed
pigeon berry
pigeon breast
pigeon chest
pigeon droppings
pigeon guillemot
pigeon hawk
pigeon hole
pigeon holes
pigeon loft
pigeon pair
pigeon pea (current term)
pigeon toes
pigeoned
pigeoneer
pigeoneers
pigeonfoot
pigeongram
pigeongrams
pigeonhawk
pigeonhawks
pigeonhole
pigeonhole principle
pigeonholeable
pigeonholed
pigeonholer

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