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sainfoin

sain·foin [ sáyn fòyn ] (plural sain·foins or sain·foin)


noun 
Definition:
 
forage plant: a forage plant with feathery leaves. Flowers: pink, in clusters. Native to: Europe, Asia.  Latin name Onobrychis viciifolia.

[Early 17th century. Via obsolete French< modern Latin sanctum foenum "holy hay," alteration of sanum foenum "wholesome hay"]
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