Cowpeas

/ˈkaʊpiːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cowpea; multiple cowpea legumes or plants.

Etymology

Standard plural of 'cowpea' formed by adding '-s'. The term has been used in agricultural and culinary contexts since at least the colonial period.

Kelly Says

Cowpeas traveled from Africa to the Americas during the slave trade and became foundational to soul food and Southern cooking, transforming into a symbol of resilience and cultural pride in African American communities.

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