milk vetch

any of a genus (Astragalus) of plants of the pea family, with deeply cut leaves, flowers in spikes or racemes, and, usually, inflated pods

Origin: from the notion that it increases the secretion of milk in goats

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noun

Any of various plants of the genus Astragalus, having pinnate, compound leaves and clusters of purple, white, or yellowish flowers.

Origin:

Origin: From the belief that it increases the milk yield of goats

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