crowder pea

English

Etymology

Generally said to be from crowd, due to some varieties having seeds crowded together in the pod, but possibly from crowdy (“porridge, gruel”)

Noun

crowder pea (plural crowder peas)

1. A type of cowpea, Vigna unguiculata, closely related to the black-eyed pea, but without the characteristic black spot.
2. The black-eyed pea.