Meaning & use
Alfalfa
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A clover-like perennial plant with purple flowers, widely cultivated as fodder for livestock.
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The farmer rotated his fields between corn and alfalfa to keep the soil healthy.
Fresh alfalfa sprouts are a popular addition to sandwiches and salads.
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Alfalfa entered English from Spanish, which borrowed it from Arabic 'al-fasfasah,' meaning 'the best fodder,' reflecting the plant's long history as premium livestock feed.
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