What is another word for Fitches?

Pronunciation: [fˈɪt͡ʃɪz] (IPA)

Fitches, also known as vetch or tare, are a type of legume commonly used for forage and as a cover crop. In addition to fitches, there are several other synonyms for this plant, including bitter vetch, tares, field peas, cow peas, and chickling vetch. These synonyms may vary depending on the region and the specific variety of the plant. Fitches and their synonyms are known for their ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, which can improve soil fertility and reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers. They are also an important food source for livestock and can be used for human consumption in some parts of the world.

What are the hypernyms for Fitches?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Fitches

My mother used to be mighty 'shamed when she heard we were called the 'Fighting Fitches.
"The Comings of Cousin Ann"
Emma Speed Sampson
"Well, the Fitches took Amelia an' her husband of course an' Mrs. Brown is goin' over to Meadville to-morrow.
"Susan Clegg and a Man in the House"
Anne Warner
Such opposition has always been an incident of progress; and even in this new country, receptive as it was to new ideas, the Washingtons, the Fitches, the Fultons, the Coopers, and the Whitneys, who saw visions and dreamed dreams, all had to face scepticism and hostility from those whom they would serve.
"The Paths of Inland Commerce A Chronicle of Trail, Road, and Waterway, Volume 21 in The Chronicles of America Series"
Archer B. Hulbert

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