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Definition of hippocrepis

hippocrepis

/ˌhɪp.əˈkriː.pɪs/
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hippocrepis Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A genus of herbaceous plants and shrubs in the legume family (Fabaceae), native primarily to Europe, North Africa, and southwestern Asia, commonly known as horseshoe vetches due to the shape of their segmented seed pods.

Example

"The botanist identified the yellow-flowered specimen as a member of the genus hippocrepis by closely examining its uniquely curved seed pods."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin taxonomy, originating from the Greek words 'hippos' (horse) and 'krepis' (shoe or boot), referring to the distinctive horseshoe shape of the plant's seed pods.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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