Meaning of the word garbanzo in English

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garbanzo

US /ɡɑːrˈbɑːnzoʊ/
UK /ɡɑːˈbæn.zəʊ/
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Noun

a round, yellowish-brown seed, edible and nutritious, that is dried and used in cooking, especially in Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine; a chickpea.

Example:
She added garbanzo beans to her salad for extra protein.
Hummus is made primarily from mashed garbanzo beans.
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