"lucerne" meaning in English

See lucerne in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from French luzerne. Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*lewk-}}, {{bor|en|fr|luzerne}} French luzerne Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lucerne (uncountable)
  1. (British) Alfalfa. Tags: British, uncountable Categories (lifeform): Trifolieae tribe plants Derived forms: tree lucerne moth

Alternative forms

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