lu·cerne
| \ lü-ˈsərn
\
\
variants:
or less commonly lucern
Definition of lucerne
(Entry 1 of 2)
chiefly British
: alfalfa
Lucerne
geographical name
Lu·cerne
| \ lü-ˈsərn
\
\
variants:
or German Luzern \
lüt-ˈsern
\
\
Definition of Lucerne (Entry 2 of 2)
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“Lucerne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lucerne. Accessed 10 Apr. 2021.
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The first known use of lucerne was in 1626
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