partridge pea

par·tridge pea

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Definition of partridge pea words

noun partridge pea a North American plant, Cassia fasciculata, of the legume family, having yellow flowers and feathery compound leaves that fold shut when touched. 1

before 1780

One of the 45% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1780-90; probably so called because its fruit provides food for partridges

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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