mouspese

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From mous (“mouse”) +‎ pese (“pea”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmuːsˌpɛːz(ə)/, /ˈmuːsˌpeːz(ə)/

Noun

mouspese (uncountable)

  1. bitter vetch; heath pea (Lathyrus linifolius)
  2. meadow vetchling; meadow pea (Lathyrus pratensis)

Descendants

  • English: mouse pea (Lathyrus pratensis)

References

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