What does VETCH mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. Any of various leguminous plants of the genus Vicia, especially the common vetch, having pinnately compound leaves that terminate in tendrils and small flowers with a broad petal.
2. The edible seedpod of some vetches, used for forage or as a grain for human consumption.

Pronunciations:

• US: /vɛtʃ/
• UK: /vɛtʃ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "vetch" comes from the Old English word "fæcc", which means "a band or belt". Vetches have been cultivated for their edible seeds for thousands of years, and are still used today as a forage crop and a source of protein for livestock. They are also used in human diets, particularly in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.

Synonyms:

• Common vetch
• Tare
• Tic bean

Related Words:

• Beach
• Bench
• Catch
• Fetch
• Match

Example Sentences:

• The farmer planted vetch as a cover crop to improve the soil.
• The vetch pods were harvested and used to make a nutritious soup.