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Cicer

Cicer

9.9
A group of Asian plants in the pea family that includes the chickpea
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪsər/
  • Specialized
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  • Wild species of Cicer are important for improving crop resistance to diseases.

Examples

  • The Cicer plant is known for its nutritious seeds.

  • The genus Cicer includes several species, with the chickpea being the most widely cultivated.

  • Many botanists study Cicer to understand genetic diversity in legumes.

  • Many farmers grow Cicer for its health benefits.

  • The farmer decided to plant Cicer in his fields to benefit from its nutritious chickpeas.

  • In ancient times, people cultivated Cicer for its edible seeds, which are now known as chickpeas.

  • Researchers are studying Cicer species to improve their resilience against climate change.

Synonyms

genus Cicer
vsCicer
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of related Asian plants in the pea family that includes the chickpea

is the formal taxonomic expression rather than a general group label

Compounds

genus Cicer
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of related Asian plants in the pea family that includes the chickpea

Surface Forms

Cicer singular
Cicers plural

Etymology

Cicer comes from the Latin word cicer, which means 'chickpea'. So Cicer is the name for a group of plants in the pea family that includes the chickpea.