issue pea en · NOUN
Meanings
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(archaic) A pea, or similar round body, used to provoke irritation in a wound, in order to promote secretion and the discharge of pus.
Apart from peas, young unripe fruit of the orange tree was previously used as an issue pea
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| issue peas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |