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deervetch

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

New World legumes in genera in tribe Loteae, family Fabaceae.

Aeschynomene, especially Aeschynomene virginica.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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Synonyms: Virginia jointvetch, jointvetch

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

New World legumes in genera in tribe Loteae, family Fabaceae.

Lotus gen. et spp.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: birdsfoot trefoil

Antonyms: none provided

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Meaning 3

New World legumes in genera in tribe Loteae, family Fabaceae.

Acmispon spp.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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Antonyms: none provided

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Meaning 4

New World legumes in genera in tribe Loteae, family Fabaceae.

Hosackia spp.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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History

Etymology

From deer + vetch.