Meaning of the word "split pea" in English

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split pea

US /ˌsplɪt ˈpiː/
UK /ˌsplɪt ˈpiː/
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Noun

1.

a dried, peeled pea, split into two halves, used especially for making soup

Example:
She made a hearty soup with green split peas and ham.
The recipe calls for one cup of dried split peas.
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