sweet pea

noun

: a climbing plant with flowers that have a sweet smell

Full Definition of SWEET PEA

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

: the flower of a sweet pea

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SWEET PEA Defined for Kids

noun

: a climbing plant that is grown for its fragrant flowers of many colors

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