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Definition of sweet pea

sweet pea

Plural:sweet peas
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sweet pea Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A climbing plant (Lathyrus odoratus) of the legume family, native to southern Italy and the Aegean Islands, widely cultivated for its strongly fragrant, colorful flowers.

Example

"She planted a trellis of sweet peas along the garden wall to enjoy their beautiful purple blossoms and sweet scent in the spring."

2

An affectionate term of endearment used for a loved one, especially a child or a romantic partner.

Example

"It is time for bed now, my little sweet pea."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although the sweet pea is closely related to the common garden pea, it is a false friend to foragers; the seeds of the sweet pea are mildly toxic and strictly ornamental.

• Nearby Words

sweet flag
sweet gale
sweet olive
sweet pea
sweet pepper
sweet pepperbush
sweet potato

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sweet pea. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sweet pea
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