: an Asian herb (Cicer arietinum) of the legume family cultivated for its short pods with one or two seeds
also
: its seed
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Less common are cassava, coconut and chickpea flours.
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Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Ready in just 15 minutes, this hearty broccoli chickpea salad makes a delicious weekday lunch.
—Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
Pasta made from lentils, whole wheat, and chickpeas, for example, often have more protein, fiber, or both.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 16 Apr. 2026
Spread beet hummus over one wrap and top with the cucumber, oil and lemon juice, egg, chickpeas, feta, microgreens and scallion.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Ready in just 15 minutes, this hearty broccoli chickpea salad makes a delicious weekday lunch.
—Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
Pasta made from lentils, whole wheat, and chickpeas, for example, often have more protein, fiber, or both.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 16 Apr. 2026
Spread beet hummus over one wrap and top with the cucumber, oil and lemon juice, egg, chickpeas, feta, microgreens and scallion.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for chickpea
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“Chickpea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chickpea. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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chickpea
noun
chick·pea
ˈchik-ˌpē 
: an Asian herb of the legume family cultivated for its short pods with one or two edible seeds
also
: its seed
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