noun
- large, mature peas that are dried and used for cooking, especially in soups and stews
Usage: British English; plural form
Examples
- She soaked the marrowfats overnight before making pea soup.
- The recipe called for a cup of marrowfats and some ham bones.
- Marrowfats take longer to cook than fresh peas.
- The traditional British dish uses marrowfats as the main ingredient.
- You can find marrowfats in the dried goods section of most grocery stores.