esparcet

Definitions of esparcet
  1. noun
    Eurasian perennial herb having pale pink flowers and curved pods; naturalized in Britain and North America grasslands on calcareous soils; important forage crop and source of honey in Britain
    synonyms: Onobrychis viciaefolia, Onobrychis viciifolia, holy clover, sainfoin, sanfoin
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    type of:
    herb, herbaceous plant
    a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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