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mushy peas

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

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noun

Meaning 1

Dried marrowfat peas which are first soaked overnight and then boiled until they form a paste; a traditional accompaniment to fish and chips.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, plural, plural-only

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Yorkshire caviar

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

marrowfat peas that have been soaked overnight and then boiled; served with fish and chips

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: side dish, side order, entremets

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