lucerne
/lu:'sə:n/
Definition
- Noun:
- A forage plant: "Lucerne" refers to an important European leguminous forage plant, characterized by trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flowers. It is widely cultivated as a pasture and hay crop for livestock.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The farmer planted a field of lucerne to feed his cattle.
- Lucerne is valued for its high protein content and ability to improve soil quality.
Advanced Usage
- "Lucerne hay": Dried lucerne, often used as winter feed for animals.
- We stored several bales of lucerne hay for the winter months.
Variants and Related Words
- Alfalfa (n): The common name for "lucerne" in North American English.
- Alfalfa is another name for the plant known as lucerne in many other countries.
Synonyms
- Alfalfa: The primary synonym, especially in American English.
- Forage legume: A general term describing its agricultural use.
Noun
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important European leguminous forage plant with trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flowers grown widely as a pasture and hay crop
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