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How to pronounce alfalfa in American English
“alfalfa” pronunciation by American speakers
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“alfalfa” in real sentences — American speakers
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alfalfa from local farmers.
Dept of Justice
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MILES O'BRIEN: The lab is also introducing genes into alfalfa plants.
NSF
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Dylan Cobean: So here we are on an alfalfa field fed by flood irrigation.
USGS
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