Vetch

Pronunciation: /vɛtʃ/

Definitions of vetch

noun a plant of the pea family with small purple, pink, or white flowers, cultivated for fodder and green manure

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a vetch plant growing in the field.

A2 The vetch flowers were blooming beautifully in the garden.

B1 Farmers often use vetch as a cover crop to improve soil fertility.

B2 The vetch seeds are a good source of protein for livestock.

C1 Researchers are studying the potential benefits of vetch in sustainable agriculture.

C2 The vetch plant is known for its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil.

Examples of vetch in a Sentence

formal The farmer planted vetch as a cover crop to improve the soil's fertility.

informal I saw some vetch growing wild by the roadside.

slang Let's go check out that field of vetch over there.

figurative Her mind was like a tangled mess of vetch, with thoughts weaving in and out unpredictably.

Grammatical Forms of vetch

• past tense: vetched
• plural: vetches
• comparative: more vetch
• superlative: most vetch
• present tense: vetch
• future tense: will vetch
• perfect tense: have vetched
• continuous tense: is vetching
• singular: vetch
• positive degree: vetch
• infinitive: to vetch
• gerund: vetching
• participle: vetching

Origin and Evolution of vetch

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vetch' originated from the Old English word 'fæc', which was derived from the Latin word 'vicia'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'vetch' has remained relatively consistent in its meaning as a type of leguminous plant. However, its usage has evolved to be more specific in botanical and agricultural contexts.