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sainfoin

Pronunciation: /ˈseɪnfɔɪn, ˈsan-/
Definition of sainfoin

noun

[mass noun]
  • a pink-flowered plant of the pea family, which is native to Asia and grown widely for fodder.
    • Onobrychis viciifolia, family Leguminosae

Origin:

mid 17th century: from obsolete French saintfoin, from modern Latin sanum foenum 'wholesome hay' (with reference to its medicinal properties)

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