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Definition of desmodium
desmodium
/dɛzˈmoʊdiəm/
des · mo · di · um
Plural:desmodiums
desmodium Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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Any plant or shrub of the large genus Desmodium in the legume family (Fabaceae), native to tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions worldwide, bearing racemes of small pink, purple, or white pea-like flowers followed by jointed seed pods that cling to fur and clothing.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Desmodium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/desmodium