pea-straw

pea-straw
pea-straw see ↑pease-straw under ↑pease1
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Main Entry:pea
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peaseˈ-straw or peaˈ-straw noun
The stems and leaves of the pea-plant after the peas have been picked
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Main Entry:pease

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