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alfalfa

/ælˈfælfə/

Meanings
  • A perennial plant in the pea family, grown for its edible seeds and fodder.

    - "Alfalfa is a popular forage crop for dairy cows."
    - "The seeds of alfalfa are rich in proteins and are used in making various animal feeds."
    - "Alfalfa is also known as the 'Father of All Foods' due to its wide range of uses."

Synonyms

lucerne
Rhymes
Words rhyming with alfalfa
alfalfa , jasmine , vernal , paradise , bliss
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. Alfalfa () : A perennial plant in the pea family, grown for its edible seeds and fodder.

  2. Alfalfa (English) : A type of flatbread made from fermented wheat dough, typically cooked on a griddle or open flame.


Variants
List of all variants of alfalfa that leads to same result
alfalfa , alfalfas , alfalfa weevil , alfalfa weevils , Egyptian alfalfa weevil , spotted alfalfa aphid , spotted alfalfa aphids
Etymology
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The name alfalfa comes from the Arabic word al-fac-facah, which means 'father of all foods'.


Trivia
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  1. Alfalfa is the fourth most widely grown forage crop in the world.

  2. Alfalfa was first introduced to Europe from the Middle East in the 12th century.

  3. Alfalfa is rich in nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium.

  4. Alfalfa is also known as lucerne, Medicago sativa, and the 'Father of All Foods' due to its wide range of uses.


How to Memorize "alfalfa"

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    - Imagine a tall, green plant with cluster of small, purple flowers at the top. Now imagine the plant being cut and the thick, fibrous roots being pulled out. Finally, imagine the root being crushed and the golden-brown seeds being separated from the chaff.


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