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asparagus pea

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A legume, Lotus tetragonolobus (synonym Tetragonolobus purpureus), with bright red flowers and edible seedpods that superficially resemble those of the winged bean.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: winged pea

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

The winged bean, Psophocarpus tetragonolobus

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 3

sprawling European annual having a 4-winged edible pod

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: winged pea, Lotus tetragonolobus

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: herb, herbaceous plant

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: punaparsaherne — Tetragonolobus purpureus