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vetch

/vɛtʃ/ noun · British & US
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noun

A leguminous plant, especially one of the genus Vicia, having a long, slender stem and small, pea-like flowers. Vetches are often used as fodder for livestock.

Example

"The farmer planted vetch in the field to provide food for the cattle during the winter."

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