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kalubang
/kalubaŋ/
 
n.
Cajanus_cajan
pigeon pea
Masalig ney te taltalaari piru salsalebu ku te egkeupian ne egkeen te kalubang.
We are many in the family (lit. many number of children) but only me will eat pigeon pea.
Cult. A cultivated bush bearing beanpods containing small, black seeds. Both the young pods and the mature seeds are eaten. They are also known as cowpeas because of the similar appearance to Vigna sinensis in the southern U.S.
Eng. pigeon pea; cowpea; pea
Tag. kadyós
Ceb. kadyus
Ilo.: kárdis
OCM: Flora (137), Vegetable Production (244)
Online dict status: -
Usage level: M

Updated by: RJH,AAA,TME
Last updated: 13/Oct/2009