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Definition of vetch

vetch

/vɛtʃ/
vetch
Plural:vetches
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• noun

1

Any of various climbing or trailing leguminous plants of the genus Vicia, typically bearing pinnate leaves and small, pea-like flowers, often cultivated for livestock forage or as a cover crop to enrich soil.

Example

"The farmer planted a field of winter vetch to naturally replenish the nitrogen levels in the soil before the next corn crop."

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• Rhymes for vetch

• Nearby Words

vessel
vest
vestia
vetch
veteran
vetiver
vetluga

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'vecche', borrowed from Old French 'vece', which derives from Latin 'vicia', meaning 'vetch' or 'tare'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vetch. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vetch
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