Garbanzo: meaning, definitions and examples

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garbanzo

 

[ ษกษ‘rหˆbรฆnzoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food item

Garbanzo, also known as chickpea, is a type of legume that is widely cultivated for its edible seeds. They are round and beige in color, often used in various cuisines around the world. Garbanzos are rich in protein, fiber, and essential vitamins, making them a popular choice for healthy diets. They can be used in salads, stews, soups, or ground into flour for making dishes like hummus.

Synonyms

Cicer arietinum, chickpea

Examples of usage

  • I made a delicious salad with garbanzos and vegetables.
  • Hummus is traditionally made from garbanzos.
  • Garbanzos are often used in Mediterranean dishes.
  • Adding garbanzos to the stew increased its protein content.

Translations

Translations of the word "garbanzo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grรฃo-de-bico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคจเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kichererbse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kacang chickpea

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝัƒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciecierzyca

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 แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qara noxud

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ garbanzo

Etymology

The word 'garbanzo' is derived from the Spanish term for chickpea, which has its origins in the Latin word 'cicer,' referring to the plant family that includes chickpeas. Chickpeas have been cultivated in the Middle East for thousands of years and were an important food source in ancient civilizations. They spread to the Mediterranean region and Europe through trade, gaining popularity over the centuries. In Spanish-speaking countries, 'garbanzo' became the common term for this legume, reflecting its significance in local cuisines, such as in Spanish stews and Middle Eastern falafel. Today, garbanzos are widely recognized and utilized in various dishes, beloved for their nutty flavor and versatility.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,174, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.