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hedysarum

/hɪˈdɪs.ər.əm/
he · dy · sa · rum
Plural:hedysarums
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• noun

1

Any of various leguminous herbs and shrubs of the genus Hedysarum, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, characterized by pinnate leaves and racemes of showy pea-like flowers.

Example

"The botanist identified the bright pink flowers dotting the alpine meadow as a species of hedysarum."

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• Nearby Words

hedge bindweed
hedgehog
hedychium
hedysarum
heifer
heilong
heirloom rose

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'hedysarum', derived from Ancient Greek 'ἡδύσαρον' (hēdúsaron), meaning a sweet-smelling vetch, ultimately from 'ἡδύς' (hēdús, 'sweet').

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hedysarum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hedysarum
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