crownvetch en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌkɹaʊnˈvɛt͡ʃ/
Etymology
From crown + vetch, formed identically to Dutch kroonwikke, German Kronwicke.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A crawling leguminous vine, Securigera varia, which is native to Eurasia and Africa but widely planted elsewhere as a ground cover, where it can become an invasive weed.
- (uncountable, usually) Any plant in the genus Coronilla, including those now classified in the genus Securigera.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| crownvetches | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| crown-vetch | alternative | lexicographic | |
| crown vetch | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (9)
pl cieciorka pstra (Securigera varia) · cy ffacbys coronog (Securigera varia) · grc πελεκῖνος (Securigera varia) · de Bunte Kronwicke (Securigera varia) · ca coroneta rosa (Securigera varia) · bg зайчина (Securigera varia) · nl bont kroonkruid (Securigera varia) · nl kroonkruid (any Coronilla or Securigera) · sh sjekirica (any Coronilla or Securigera)