Pois Meaning in English
word · lemma: pea
ˈpi
PEE
pˈiː
PEE
Definition
A small, round, green seed eaten as a vegetable, often found in pods. 'Peas' can be fresh, frozen, or canned and are used in many dishes.
Usage & Nuances
'Pea' is almost always used in the plural ('peas') when talking about the food. Common in 'pea soup', 'split peas', and 'pea pod'. Not to be confused with 'pee' (to urinate). Usually informal, used mainly in cooking and nutrition contexts.
Spanish: guisantePortuguese (BR): ervilhaPortuguese (PT): ervilhaChinese (Simplified): 豌豆Chinese (Traditional): 豌豆Hindi: मटरArabic: بازلاءBengali: মটরশুটিRussian: горохJapanese: グリーンピースVietnamese: đậu Hà LanKorean: 완두콩Turkish: bezelyeUrdu: مٹرIndonesian: kacang polong
Example Sentences
I like to eat peas with rice.
basic
Can you add some peas to the salad?
basic
There are many peas in this pod.
basic
Frozen peas are really convenient for quick meals.
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My kids won't eat anything green except peas!
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You can make a simple soup with just peas and onions.
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