IPA: //bɜːrˈsiːm//
KK: /bɜrˈsim/
A type of clover plant with yellow flowers, commonly grown for animal feed and as a green manure crop, especially in warm regions.
Farmers often plant berseem to improve soil quality and provide forage for livestock.
Berseem originates from Arabic 'barseem' (meaning clover), which refers to a type of clover that is often used as fodder for livestock. The word has been adopted into English to describe this specific plant.
Think of the Arabic word 'barseem' for clover, which helps you remember that 'berseem' refers to a type of clover used for animal feed.