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bird vetch

 

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Noun bird vetch has 1 sense
  1. tufted vetch, bird vetch, Calnada pea, Vicia cracca - common perennial climber of temperate regions of Eurasia and North America having dense elongate clusters of flowers
    --1 is a kind of vetch

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Bird Vetch

Description:

Bird vetch, scientific name Vicia cracca, is a flowering plant species belonging to the pea family Fabaceae. It is a perennial, climbing or sprawling herbaceous plant with beautiful flowers that attract birds and butterflies. Bird vetch is native to Europe and Asia and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. It is known for its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, making it a valuable addition to garden landscapes.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A plant species of the pea family Fabaceae, typically climbing or sprawling, often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Example Sentence: The vibrant purple flowers of bird vetch added a splash of color to my garden.

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Sense 2:

Noun: A climbing or trailing plant of the genus Vicia, with pea-like flowers, often found in fields and hedgerows.

Example Sentence: The countryside was adorned with bird vetch, and its tendrils reached gracefully towards the sun.

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Sense 3:

Noun: Any of various leguminous plants that are often used as fodder for livestock.

Example Sentence: The farmer planted bird vetch to provide nutritious forage for his cattle during the dry season.

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Sense 4:

Verb: To become entangled or mixed up.

Example Sentence: The wires and cables bird vetched together in a chaotic mess behind the TV.

Sense 5:

Verb: To hang or swing loosely.

Example Sentence: The tassels bird vetched from the edge of her scarf as she twirled around in the wind.

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