crowder pea en · NOUN
Etymology
Generally said to be from crowd, due to some varieties having seeds crowded together in the pod, but possibly from crowdy (“porridge, gruel”)
Meanings
- A type of cowpea, Vigna unguiculata, closely related to the black-eyed pea, but without the characteristic black spot.
- The black-eyed pea.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| crowder peas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |