Marrowfat
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marrowfat — [mar′ōfat΄] n. a variety of large, rich pea: also marrowfat pea or marrow pea … English World dictionary
marrowfat — Rounceval Roun ce*val, n. A giant; anything large; a kind of pea called also {marrowfat}. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Marrowfat peas — are green mature peas that have been allowed to dry out naturally in the field, rather than be harvested in their prime of youth like the normal garden pea. They are used to make mushy peas[1] and also the snack food wasabi peas … Wikipedia
marrowfat — noun Date: 1731 any of several wrinkled seeded garden peas … New Collegiate Dictionary
marrowfat — /mar oh fat /, n. 1. a large seeded variety of pea. 2. the seed itself. [1725 35; MARROW1 + FAT] * * * … Universalium
marrowfat — noun A large variety of pea that is often processed and sold in tins / cans … Wiktionary
marrowfat — mar•row•fat [[t]ˈmær oʊˌfæt[/t]] n. pln a large seeded variety of pea • Etymology: 1725–35 … From formal English to slang
marrowfat — n. a kind of large pea … Useful english dictionary
marrowfat pea — noun a pea of a large variety which is processed and sold in cans … English new terms dictionary
marrowfat pea — /mæroʊfæt ˈpi/ (say marohfat pee) noun a pea plant which produces a large fat seed with a deep green, slightly dimpled coat which, when cooked, has a mealy texture. {marrow + fat} …
