Definition

A type of plant belonging to the genus Lathyrus, which has compound leaves, tendrils, and colorful flowers.

Example

The garden was filled with beautiful vetchling flowers in shades of purple and pink.

Conversation

Have you seen that beautiful vetchling in the garden?

Yes! Its flowers are so vibrant and colorful.

I read that vetchling is actually a type of legume.

That's interesting! I didn't know it was related to peas.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vetchling is derived from "vetch" (from Old French *vece*, meaning a type of leguminous plant) and the diminutive suffix "-ling" (meaning small or little). The word "vetchling" refers to a small or lesser type of vetch plant.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vetch' as a type of plant and '-ling' meaning small, so a vetchling is a small version of a vetch plant.

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