Associations to the word «Vicia»

Wiktionary

VICIA, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Fabaceae   — vetches and important beans.
VICIA FABA, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Fabaceae   — a species of bean known as fava bean or broad bean among others.

Dictionary definition

VICIA, noun. Widely distributed genus of annual or perennial and often climbing herbs.

Wise words

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