Chickpea: meaning, definitions and examples

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chickpea

 

[ หˆtสƒษชkหŒpiห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food type

Chickpea, also known as garbanzo bean, is a type of legume that is popular globally. They are high in protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, making them a staple in many diets. Chickpeas can be used in various dishes, including salads, stews, and hummus.

Synonyms

Cicer arietinum, garbanzo bean

Examples of usage

  • I made a delicious chickpea salad for lunch.
  • Chickpea curry is a popular vegetarian dish.
  • You can blend chickpeas with tahini to make hummus.

Translations

Translations of the word "chickpea" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grรฃo-de-bico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคจเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kichererbse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kacang buncis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝัƒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cieciorka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ’ใƒจใ‚ณใƒžใƒก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pois chiche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ garbanzo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nohut

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ‘์•„๋ฆฌ์ฝฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู…ุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cizrna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cรญcer

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้นฐๅ˜ด่ฑ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤiฤerika

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kikert

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝัƒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒงแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nohut

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ garbanzo

Etymology

The word 'chickpea' comes from the Latin 'cicer', which refers to the plant's genus. The term 'chickpea' itself was derived from the French word 'chiche', which signifies the same legume. Throughout history, chickpeas have been cultivated in the Mediterranean region and the Middle East for thousands of years, being one of the earliest domesticated legumes. They have been a crucial source of nutrition due to their high protein and fiber content and have been utilized in various culinary traditions globally. Today, chickpeas are commonly used in a variety of dishes, highlighting their versatility and popularity across cultures.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,392 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.