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khesari

khesari

9.9
A yearly plant whose seeds are eaten by people and used as animal feed in India
  • noun
  • Indian
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  • In some regions of India, khesari is an important crop for both human consumption and animal feed.

Examples

  • Farmers often use khesari as a forage plant because it grows well in poor soils.

  • Prolonged consumption of khesari seeds may pose health risks due to certain neurotoxins.

  • Farmers in India often grow khesari for its nutritious seeds.

  • The khesari plant thrives in well-drained soil.

  • In some regions of India, khesari is an important crop for both human consumption and animal feed.

  • Farmers often use khesari as a forage plant because it grows well in poor soils.

  • Farmers in India often grow khesari for its nutritious seeds.

Synonyms

Lathyrus sativus
vskhesari
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant grown for animal feed and sometimes for people to eat in dry areas

is the same plant described in general agricultural terms rather than scientific label
grass pea
vskhesari
  • UK
8.1

A small plant grown each year for animal feed and food in dry areas

refers to the same species but in general or local naming
Indian pea
vskhesari
  • UK
8.8

A small plant grown for food and animal feed in India

describes the same plant more generally without stressing regional name

Surface Forms

khesari singular
khesaris plural

Etymology

Khesari comes from South Asian languages and names a hardy 'pea' plant that people grow for food and for animal feed. So, the name points to its use today as a food crop and as forage.