Peyrade (en. Peyrade)

/peʁad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An edible plant that grows in rocky soils.
Peyrade is often used in traditional dishes.
La peyrade est souvent utilisée dans les plats traditionnels.
A vegetable also known as 'chickpea'.
You can prepare a salad with peyrade.
On peut préparer une salade avec de la peyrade.

Etymology

The word 'peyrade' comes from the Latin 'pira', which means pear, through regional influences.

Common Phrases and Expressions

make a peyrade
Preparing a dish based on peyrade.
faire une peyrade
stuffed peyrade
A recipe where peyrade is used as the main ingredient.
peyrade farcie

Related Words

father
Word often used to refer to a male parent.
père
stone
A piece of mineral, often used in construction.
pierre

Slang Meanings

To mock a difficult situation.
It's a peyrade to have to deal with all this!
C'est une peyrade de devoir gérer tout ça!
To have an unexpected stroke of luck.
Today is my peyrade, I won the lottery!
Aujourd'hui, c'est ma peyrade, j'ai gagné à la loterie!