noun
Lucerne
loo-SURN
Lucerne (noun) means Alfalfa, a clover-like forage plant grown as feed for livestock. Example: “The farmer planted a field of lucerne to feed the cattle over winter.”
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Alfalfa, a clover-like forage plant grown as feed for livestock.
"The farmer planted a field of lucerne to feed the cattle over winter."
How to use Lucerne
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common British and Australian name for the plant Americans usually call alfalfa.
UK vs US
Chiefly British/Australian usage; American English almost always says "alfalfa" instead.
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Etymology
From French "luzerne"; the Swiss city of Lucerne shares the spelling but not a confirmed common origin.
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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.
