cowpea

English

wild cow peas, Vigna unguiculata

Etymology

From cow +‎ pea.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkaʊpiː/

Noun

cowpea (plural cowpeas)

1. Any of the plants in the species Vigna unguiculata, including the black-eyed pea.

   Synonyms: cow bean, longbean

Derived terms

• long-podded cowpea

Translations

cowpea — see black-eyed pea