alfalfa
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Definition of alfalfa
: a deep-rooted leguminous perennial plant (Medicago sativa) of southwestern Asia that is widely grown for hay and forage
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Much of the acreage has been used for years to grow corn, wheat, potatoes, alfalfa and other crops. — Sven Berg, idahostatesman, "Star's growth is inevitable. Here's how it'll affect Boise and the Treasure Valley | Idaho Statesman," 4 May 2018 Even the American cheese involves coloring from bee-pollinated annatto, milk from dairy cows that eat bee-pollinated alfalfa, and an emulsifier made from soybeans, which can self-pollinate, but produce higher yields if bees are present. — Thor Hanson, WSJ, "The Plight of the Humble Bee," 29 June 2018 But if all goes according to plan, the alfalfa and seed oats now growing in two of the Brunsons' fields will be replaced next year by some 35,000 photovoltaic panels. — Hal Bernton, The Christian Science Monitor, "Solar panel proposal faces opposition in Washington State," 7 May 2018 For three generations, alfalfa farmers in the Touchet Valley have been raising more than a valuable seed crop. — Thor Hanson, WSJ, "The Plight of the Humble Bee," 29 June 2018 Wind blew radioactive clouds north and east, and iodine-131 fell on pastures and alfalfa that fed cows and goats. — Nate Poppino, idahostatesman, "Nuclear tests gave these Idahoans cancer, they say. Will Congress support them now?," 27 June 2018 Honeybees don’t like alfalfa, but the native alkali bees thrive on it, and with the farmers’ help their numbers have skyrocketed. — Thor Hanson, WSJ, "The Plight of the Humble Bee," 29 June 2018 The new list includes more agricultural produce, including dairy, alfalfa and seafood, than a initial group published in April. — Fortune, "Next Move Is Trump's After China Hits Back in Trade-War Opener," 16 June 2018 The proposal would follow federal guidelines on labeling alfalfa. — Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati.com, "Restoring faith after FBI probe, GOP feud? Lawmakers pass 28 proposed laws," 7 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'alfalfa.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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alfalfa
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English Language Learners Definition of alfalfa
: a type of plant that is grown mostly as food for farm animals
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Kids Definition of alfalfa
: a plant with purple flowers that is related to the clovers and is grown as a food for horses and cattle
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