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Vicia cracca

Etymology

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From vogel (bird) +‎ wikke (vetch). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term. whence the association with birds

Pronunciation

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Noun

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vogelwikke f (plural vogelwikken)

  1. The tufted vetch (plant), Vicia cracca[1]
    Hypernym: wikke

References

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  1. ^ Henk Glas, "Onkruiden herkennen", 2010, Baarn, Tirion Uitgevers, →ISBN, pp. 82-83.

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