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Princeton's WordNet

  1. milk vetch, milk-vetchnoun

    any of various plants of the genus Astragalus

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  1. milk-vetchnoun

    any of several species of flowering plants of the genus Astragalus

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  1. milk-vetch

    Milk-vetch refers to a group of plants belonging to the pea family (Fabaceae), specifically the genus Astragalus, which contains over 2,000 species. These plants are typically found in the Northern Hemisphere and parts of South America. They are often used as forage plants for livestock and some species are used in traditional medicine. Some milk-vetches are also grown for ornamental purposes. The name 'milk-vetch' comes from the belief that the plant could increase milk production in cows.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of milk-vetch in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of milk-vetch in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4


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