sweet pea

noun

Definition of sweet pea

1 : a widely cultivated Italian legume (Lathyrus odoratus) having slender usually climbing stems, ovate leaves, and large fragrant flowers

2 : the flower of a sweet pea

Examples of sweet pea in a Sentence

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Favorite flavor: Butterfly Lime, which gets its shocking lavender hue from sweet pea flowers. — Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appétit, "Forget Keychains, Local Kombucha Is Our Must-Buy Travel Item," 28 Aug. 2019 When Queen Elizabeth II dines there, her favorite table is always set with sweet peas. — Olivia Martin, Town & Country, "Claridge's Newest Hotel Suite Was Inspired by France's Last Empress," 5 June 2019

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