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alfalfa

/ˈælfəlfə/ noun · British & US
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What does alfalfa mean?

noun

A leguminous perennial herb of the pea family, Medicago sativa, having trifoliate leaves and small white flowers, widely cultivated for hay and as a green manure.

Example

"The farmer planted alfalfa in the field to improve the soil quality."

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