Lathyrus

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Translingual

Lathyrus aphaca

Etymology

From Latin lathyros, from Ancient Greek λάθυρος (láthuros).

Proper noun

Lathyrus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Fabaceae – numerous species of sweet peas and vetchlings.

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