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1. (n.) beach pea
either of two seashore plants of the legume family, Lathyrus japonicus of N temperate regions or L. littoralis of the W coast of North America, both having oblong leaves and clusters of pealike flowers.
Etymology: (1795–1805, Amer.)
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1. (noun) beach pea, sea pea, Lathyrus maritimus, Lathyrus japonicus
wild pea of seashores of north temperate zone having tough roots and purple flowers and useful as a sand binder
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