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Webster 1913 Edition

Vetchling

Vetch′ling

(vĕch′lĭng)
,
Noun.
[
Vetch
+
-ling
.]
(Bot.)
Any small leguminous plant of the genus
Lathyrus
, especially
Lathyrus Nissolia
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Vetchling

VETCH'LING

,
Noun.
[from vetch.] In botany, a name of the Lathyrus aphaca, expressive of its diminutive size. The meadow vetchling is a wild plant common in meadows, which makes good hay.

Definition 2024

vetchling

vetchling

English

Wikispecies

Noun

vetchling ‎(plural vetchlings)

  1. A leguminous climbing plant, notably:
    1. Lathyrus pratensis.
    2. any other member of genus Lathyrus.

Translations

Etymology

vetch ‎(“leguminous plant of genus Vicia”) +‎ -ling

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