dhal

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dhal Indian term for split peas of various kinds, e.g. the pigeon pea (Cajanus indicus) and khesari (Lathyrus sativus). Red or massur dhal is the lentil (Lens esculenta).

pigeon pea

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pigeon pea Tropical legume, Cajanus cajan, also known as red gram.

pigeon pea

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pigeon pea See CAJANUS.

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