Vetch Definition & Meaning

vetch
noun
  1. 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

"Vetch" in song lyrics

See how vetch is used in real songs:

  • "crown vetch"
    AOL — AOL
  • "clover and vetch"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "vetch"

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