pigeon pea

== English == === Alternative forms === pigeonpea === Etymology === So called as they are used as feed for domesticated pigeons. === Pronunciation === === Noun === pigeon pea (plural pigeon peas) A tropical African plant, Cajanus cajan, formerly Cajanus indicus. The edible seed of this plant. Synonyms: Congo pea, (Caribbean, Puerto Rico) gandul, (Jamaica) gungo pea, (India) red gram, (India) togari, (India) toor, (India) toovar, (British colonial administration) dahl, pigeon bean ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === pigeon pea on Wikipedia.Wikipedia