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heath pea

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Lathyrus linifolius, a species of pea, whose tubers were once used as an appetite suppressant.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

European herb bearing small tubers used for food and in Scotland to flavor whiskey

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: earth-nut pea, earthnut pea, tuberous vetch, Lathyrus tuberosus

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: vine

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