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Definition of sweetvetch

sweetvetch

/ˈswiːt.vɛtʃ/
sweet · vetch
Plural:sweetvetches
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sweetvetch Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various leguminous plants of the genus Hedysarum, native to the Northern Hemisphere, characterized by pinnate leaves and clusters of pink, purple, or whitish pea-like flowers. They are often cultivated for forage, wildlife habitat, and soil conservation.

Example

"The botanist identified the bright pink blooms along the rocky alpine trail as northern sweetvetch, noting its importance as a food source for local wildlife."

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• Nearby Words

sweetness
sweetpea
sweetshop
sweetvetch
swell
swellheaded
swelling

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'sweet' and 'vetch', referring to the sweet-smelling flowers or palatable nature of these leguminous plants compared to standard wild vetches.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sweetvetch. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sweetvetch
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