Vetch

[vetʃ] or [vɛtʃ]

Definition

(noun.) any of various climbing plants of the genus Vicia having pinnately compound leaves that terminate in tendrils and small variously colored flowers; includes valuable forage and soil-building plants.

Edited by Lelia--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) Any leguminous plant of the genus Vicia, some species of which are valuable for fodder. The common species is V. sativa.

Edited by Eileen

Definition

n. a genus of plants mostly climbing some cultivated for fodder esp. the tare.—n. Vetch′ling a name of various vetch-like plants.—adj. Vetch′y abounding with vetches: (Spens.) consisting of vetches.

Edited by Angus