Chickpea (noun)

A small, round, beige-coloured seed of a Mediterranean plant, which is widely used in Middle Eastern, Indian, and Mediterranean cuisine, particularly in the form of hummus.

Origin:

From old french chiche, from latin cicer, from ancient greek κίκερ (kíker, "chickpea").

Examples:

1. I love to make a salad with chickpeas, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
2. Chickpea flour is a great gluten-free alternative.
3. I had a bowl of chickpea and spinach curry for dinner.
4. The falafel wrap was filled with chickpeas, lettuce, and tahini sauce.
5. Roasted chickpeas make a great snack.