pigeon pea
n. In both senses also called cajan pea, catjang, dahl.
► A tropical African shrub (Cajanus cajan) of the pea family, having trifoliolate leaves, yellow or orange flowers, hairy pods, and small edible seeds.
► A seed of this plant.

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pigeon pea
[From the use of its seeds as pigeon feed.]

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