English Explanatory Dictionary

sainfoin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A perennial herb of the genus Onobrychis with pale pink flowers, especially Onobrychis viciifolia (syn. Onobrychis sativa).

Pronunciation

/ˈsænfɔɪn/ /ˈseɪnfɔɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sainfoin.wav

Word forms

sainfoin sainfoins

Etymology

From French sainfoin, from sain (“healthy, healthful”) + foin (“hay”).

Derived words

cockshead sainfoin Onobrychis caput-galli common sainfoin wild sainfoin single-cut sainfoin Onobrychis viciifolia Spanish sanfoin Onobrychis iberica
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