A chickpea is a small, round, beige-colored bean that is often used in dishes like hummus, salads, and stews. It is high in protein and is a common food in many vegetarian and Middle Eastern cuisines.
“Chickpea” comes from Middle English “chiche,” from Old French, ultimately from Latin “cicer,” the word for this type of pea. English speakers later added “pea” to the end, creating a doubled meaning: “pea-pea.”
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