Lucerne
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Lucerne, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Alfalfa, a clover-like forage plant grown as feed for livestock.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From French "luzerne"; the Swiss city of Lucerne shares the spelling but not a confirmed common origin.
Full origin of Lucerne →Frequently asked questions
What does “Lucerne” mean?
The word “Lucerne” means alfalfa, a clover-like forage plant grown as feed for livestock. In plain terms, a common British and Australian name for the plant Americans usually call alfalfa.
How do you pronounce “Lucerne”?
“Lucerne” is pronounced loo-SURN (/luːˈsɜːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Lucerne” in a sentence?
Here is “Lucerne” used in a sentence: “The farmer planted a field of lucerne to feed the cattle over winter.”
What part of speech is “Lucerne”?
“Lucerne” is a noun.
Where does the word “Lucerne” come from?
The word “Lucerne” comes from French. From French "luzerne"; the Swiss city of Lucerne shares the spelling but not a confirmed common origin.