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alfalfa

/ælˈfælfə/

Translations

alfalfanoun

alfalfas

Alfalfa is often used as animal feed.

Люцерна часто используется в качестве корма для животных.

Synonyms

Medicago sativa

alfalfaadjective

/ælˈfælfə/

Used attributively before another noun, e.g. "alfalfa hay".

alfalfanoun

A perennial flowering plant in the legume family, commonly used as forage for livestock.

The farmer planted alfalfa to provide nutritious feed for his cattle.

The dried leaves of the alfalfa plant, often used as a dietary supplement for humans.

She added alfalfa to her smoothie for an extra boost of vitamins and minerals.

The germinated seeds of the alfalfa plant, eaten raw as a salad ingredient or topping.

I topped the sandwich with fresh alfalfa to add crunch.

alfalfaadjective

Relating to, made from, or consisting of alfalfa.

The horses were fed alfalfa hay twice a day.