noun
- plural of cowpea; edible seeds of a leguminous plant native to Africa, also called black-eyed peas
Examples
- The farmer planted cowpeas to improve soil nitrogen levels.
- Cowpeas are a staple food in many African countries.
- She cooked the cowpeas with rice for a nutritious meal.
- The market vendor sold fresh cowpeas alongside other legumes.
- Cowpeas can tolerate drought better than many other crops.
- Traditional Southern cuisine often features cowpeas in various dishes.