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sugar pea

n.
See snap pea.
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sugar pea

n
(Plants) another name for mangetout
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snow′ pea`


n.
a variety of the common pea, Pisum sativum macrocarpon, having thin, flat, edible pods.
Also called sugar pea.
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Noun 1. sugar pea - variety of pea plant producing peas having thin flat edible pods
snow pea
edible-pod pea, edible-podded pea, Pisum sativum macrocarpon - a variety of pea plant producing peas having soft thick edible pods lacking the fibrous inner lining of the common pea
2. sugar pea - green peas with flat edible pods
snow pea
green pea, garden pea - fresh pea
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