'Lathyrus sativus' definitions:

Definition of 'Lathyrus sativus'

(from WordNet)
noun
European annual grown for forage; seeds used for food in India and for stock elsewhere [syn: grass pea, Indian pea, khesari, Lathyrus sativus]

Definition of 'Lathyrus sativus'

From: GCIDE
  • Chichling \Chich"ling\, Chichling vetch \Chich"ling vetch`\, n. [Chich + -ling.] (Bot.) A leguminous plant (Lathyrus sativus), with broad flattened seeds which are sometimes used for food. [1913 Webster]