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lucerne

/luːˈsɜːn/

/luˈsɜrn/

lucernenoun

lucernes

Translations

Lucerne is often used as animal fodder.

Люцерна часто используется как корм для животных.

Definitions

A type of plant, also known as alfalfa, that is grown as a forage crop for livestock.

The farmer planted lucerne in the field to provide nutritious feed for his cattle.

The fodder (hay, meal, etc.) obtained from the lucerne plant and fed to livestock.

The ranch stores bales of lucerne in the barn for the winter months.

Synonyms

medicago sativa

lucerneadjective

/luːˈsɜːn/

/luˈsɜrn/

Used attributively to describe products or feed derived from the lucerne plant.

Definitions

Relating to or made from lucerne (alfalfa).

Lucerne pellets are popular supplements for racehorses.

Synonyms

of Lucerne

lucerneproper noun

Definitions

A city in central Switzerland on Lake Lucerne; the capital of the canton of Lucerne.

Lucerne hosts an annual classical music festival that attracts visitors worldwide.