crowder pea

noun — 2 senses

crowder pea

noun

Etymology Generally said to be from crowd, due to some varieties having seeds crowded together in the pod, but possibly from crowdy (“porridge, gruel”)

1

A type of cowpea, Vigna unguiculata, closely related to the black-eyed pea, but without the characteristic black spot.

2

The black-eyed pea.

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