Definition of "alfilaria" [al•fil•a•ri•a]

• An annual Mediterranean plant (Erodium cicutarium) having pinnately dissected leaves and small pink or purple flowers. It is a widespread weed and is used for spring forage in the western United States. Also called filaree, pin clover. (noun)

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• "The horses scampered down the flat to search out alfilaria."