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Definition of alfalfa sprouts
alfalfa sprouts
Plural:alfalfa sprouts
• noun
1
The tender, slender white shoots with tiny green seed leaves harvested from germinated seeds of the alfalfa plant (Medicago sativa) in the legume family, widely eaten raw in salads, sandwiches, and wraps for their mild, nutty flavor and crisp texture.
Example
"She topped her avocado and turkey sandwich with a generous handful of fresh alfalfa sprouts."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Alfalfa sprouts. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/alfalfa-sprouts