garbanzo

/ɡɑrbɑnsoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a bean of the genus Cicer, especially the chickpea (Cicer arietinum)

“She added garbanzos to her salad for extra protein.”

2. noun

a type of bean used to make hummus

“The recipe required garbanzos, lemon juice, and garlic to make the sauce.”

3. noun

a type of legume

“Garbanzos are a type of legume that can be used in various recipes.”

Synonyms

  • Cicer
  • chickpea

Antonyms

  • none