Definition

A type of plant that has compound leaves and pink or white flowers, commonly cultivated for animal feed.

Example

Farmers often plant sainfoin to provide nutritious forage for their livestock.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of sainfoin?

Yeah, I think it's that plant with pink flowers, right?

Exactly! It's often used as a forage crop for animals.

Sounds interesting! I wonder if it grows well in our area.

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Root Explanation

Sainfoin comes from the Old French 'sainfoin' (meaning healthy hay), which is derived from the Latin 'sanus' (meaning healthy) and 'fenum' (meaning hay). The word 'sainfoin' refers to a plant that is considered beneficial for livestock, hence the association with health.

Memory Tip

Think of 'healthy' ('sanus') hay ('fenum') when you remember that 'sainfoin' is a plant that provides nutritious fodder.

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