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Definition of earth pea in English:

earth pea

noun

rare

  • Any of various chiefly leguminous plants producing edible seeds in underground pods; especially (in early use) a pea, Lathyrus amphicarpus, originating in Syria.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Philip Miller (1691–1771), horticulturist and writer.