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Sweet Pea

Noun (Botany)

A sweet pea is a flowering plant belonging to the genus Lathyrus. It is valued for its fragrant and colorful flowers, which bloom during the spring and summer.

Examples:

1. The sweet pea flowers in our garden are a delightful combination of pink and white.
2. She picked a bouquet of sweet peas to decorate the dinner table.

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Noun (Culinary)

Sweet pea refers to the edible seeds found inside the pods of the sweet pea plant. These seeds are often used in cooking and preferred for their tender and sweet flavor.

Examples:

1. I added some fresh sweet peas to the stir-fry for extra flavor and crunch.
2. The chef garnished the dish with a sprinkle of boiled sweet peas.

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Noun (Informal)

Informally, sweet pea can be used as a term of endearment for a beloved person, akin to sweetheart or darling.

Example:

Hey, sweet pea, how was your day?

Noun (British, Informal)

In British slang, sweet pea can also refer to a ticket inspector on public transport, especially on trains.

Example:

The sweet pea checked everyone's tickets before the train left the station.

Adjective (Informal)

Sweet pea can also be used as an adjective to describe someone or something as lovable, charming, or endearing.

Example:

She has a sweet pea personality, always putting others before herself.

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