alfalfa
1 synonym for alfalfa, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A leafy green plant grown as livestock feed and cover crop, also called lucerne.
Synonyms
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How to use alfalfa
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
alfalfa sprouts
alfalfa hay
field of alfalfa
Etymology
From Spanish alfalfa, ultimately from Arabic al-faṣfaṣa — the plant travelled from the Middle East into Spain and then into English.
Full origin of alfalfa →Frequently asked questions
What does “alfalfa” mean?
The word “alfalfa” means a leafy green plant grown as livestock feed and cover crop, also called lucerne. In plain terms, a clover-like crop grown to feed animals and enrich soil, also eaten by people as sprouts.
How do you pronounce “alfalfa”?
“Alfalfa” is pronounced al-FAL-fuh (/ælˈfælfə/ in IPA).
How do you use “alfalfa” in a sentence?
Here is “alfalfa” used in a sentence: “The farmer rotated the field between corn and alfalfa.”
What part of speech is “alfalfa”?
“Alfalfa” is a noun.
Where does the word “alfalfa” come from?
The word “alfalfa” comes from Spanish. From Spanish alfalfa, ultimately from Arabic al-faṣfaṣa — the plant travelled from the Middle East into Spain and then into English.
