Alfalfa: meaning, definitions and examples

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alfalfa

 

[ รฆlหˆfรฆl.fษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant agriculture

Alfalfa is a perennial flowering plant in the legume family, known scientifically as Medicago sativa. It is widely grown as an important forage crop for livestock, valued for its high protein content and nutritional benefits. The plant is recognized for its extensive root system and ability to enrich soil through nitrogen fixation.

Synonyms

Medicago sativa, forage, lucerne

Examples of usage

  • Farmers often use alfalfa as feed for dairy cows.
  • Alfalfa is rich in vitamins and minerals.
  • This crop improves soil health by adding nitrogen.

Translations

Translations of the word "alfalfa" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alfafa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฒเฅเคซเคพเคฒเฅเคซเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Alfalfa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ alfalfa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะปั„ะฐะปัŒั„ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ alfalfa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒซใƒ•ใ‚กใƒซใƒ•ใ‚ก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท alfalfa

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alfalfa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alfalfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ŒํŒ”ํŒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู„ูุงู„ูุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alfalfa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ alfalfa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ดซ่Šฑ่‹œ่“ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ alfalfa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ alfalfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปั„ะฐะปัŒั„ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒคแƒแƒšแƒคแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alfalfa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alfalfa

Etymology

The word 'alfalfa' comes from the Spanish term 'alfalfa,' which is derived from Arabic 'al-fac-fakha' or 'ุงู„ูุตูุตุฉ,' meaning 'the best fodder.' This reflects its importance as a high-quality forage crop. Alfalfa has a long history of cultivation, dating back over 2,000 years, with origins in the Middle East. It was introduced to Europe in the 18th century and later brought to North America by Spanish colonists, where it adapted exceptionally well to various climates, contributing significantly to livestock agriculture. Its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil has made it a valuable crop, promoting sustainable farming practices.

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