chickpea
chickpea is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, chickpea is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofchickpea
- An annual Asian plant (Cicer arietinum) in the pea family, widely cultivated for the edible seeds in its short inflated pods.
Synonyms: "Bengal gram", garbanzo
- A seed of this plant, often used as a food.
Synonyms: "Bengal gram", "garbanzo bean"
Example: "Chickpea is valued for its nutritive seeds with high protein content."
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