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hairy vetch

 

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Noun hairy vetch has 1 sense
  1. hairy vetch, hairy tare, Vicia villosa - European vetch much cultivated as forage and cover crops
    --1 is a kind of tare
    --1 is a member of Vicia, genus Vicia

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Hairy Vetch

Description:

Hairy vetch, scientifically known as Vicia villosa, is a legume plant that belongs to the pea family. It is native to Europe and Asia and widely cultivated as a cover crop due to its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil. It is characterized by its hairy stems and leaves and produces purple flowers followed by small seeds in elongated pods.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: hairy vetches
  • Adjective: hairy vetchy

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A plant of the pea family, widely cultivated as a winter cover crop for its nitrogen-fixing properties.

Example sentence: Planting hairy vetch in the fall helps improve soil fertility and prevent erosion.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Having characteristics resembling or associated with hairy vetch.

Example sentence: The furry texture of the blanket felt hairy vetchy against my skin.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Referring to or originating from a local area.

Example sentence: The farmers' market showcased various hairy vetch products made by local artisans.

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