snow pea
noun
: a cultivated pea with flat edible pods that is classified with the snap pea as a variety (Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon)
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This filling salad is a symphony of flavors and textures, with chewy, nutty barley, snappy snow peas, creamy avocado, crunchy seasoned pepitas and a tangy lemony, minty yogurt dressing.
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Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
Using same wok as for shrimp, add snow peas and stir-fry 1 minute.
—Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
Fresh snow peas add a crisp texture to the noodles.
—Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
Any type of green vegetable such as broccoli florets or snow peas can be used instead of green beans.
—Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
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Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
Using same wok as for shrimp, add snow peas and stir-fry 1 minute.
—Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
Fresh snow peas add a crisp texture to the noodles.
—Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
Any type of green vegetable such as broccoli florets or snow peas can be used instead of green beans.
—Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
See All Example Sentences for snow pea
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“Snow pea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snow%20pea. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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