Pease: meaning, definitions and examples

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pease

 

[ piหz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food item

Pease is an archaic term for peas. It refers to the dried seeds of the Pisum sativum plant, which is commonly used in cooking in various forms, including whole, split, or pureed. Although now often referred to simply as 'peas', the term 'pease' reflects an older form of the word that can be found in literary and historical texts.

Synonyms

legumes, peas, pulses

Examples of usage

  • The soup was made with split pease and ham.
  • In medieval times, pease porridge was a common dish.
  • I planted pease in the garden last spring.

Translations

Translations of the word "pease" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ervilha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Erbse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kacang polong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพั€ะพัˆะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ groch

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒณใƒ‰ใ‚ฆ่ฑ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pois

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ guisante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bezelye

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™„๋‘์ฝฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุฒู„ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrรกลกek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrรกลกok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฑŒ่ฑ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grah

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ erfi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ัˆะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nohut

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ guisante

Etymology

The word 'pease' originates from Middle English 'pease' or 'pease', which came from the Old French 'pis', which ultimately traces back to the Latin word 'pisum'. In ancient times, the plural form 'pease' was often used to indicate a mass or collection of the seeds, leading to the misconception that the singular form was 'pea'. Throughout history, the term has appeared in various texts, reflecting its importance in diet and agriculture. The evolution of language saw the standardization of the plural to 'peas', whilst 'pease' became less common. Today, 'pease' is mainly encountered in literature or historical references, making it a quaint reminder of how language shifts over time.