Heath pea Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun European herb bearing small tubers used for food and in Scotland to flavor whiskey
earth-nut pea; tuberous vetch; earthnut pea; Lathyrus tuberosus.
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(bot.) , a species of bitter vetch (Lathyris macrorhizus ), the tubers of which are eaten, and in Scotland are used to flavor whisky.