chickpea

/ˈtʃɪkpiː/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, usually green or brown seed of the chickpea plant, used as food

“She added chickpeas to the salad for extra protein.”

2. noun

a person who is inexperienced or naive, especially in a particular situation

“The young intern was considered a chickpea in the corporate world.”

3. noun

a small, unripe or immature fruit

“The farmer carefully selected the chickpeas from the vine.”

Synonyms

  • lentil
  • pea

Antonyms

  • grain
  • kernel