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alsike

Syllabification: (al·sike)
Pronunciation: /ˈalˌsik, -ˌsīk/

(also alsike clover)
Definition of alsike

noun

  • a tall clover that is widely grown for fodder. Native to Europe, it has become naturalized in North America.
    • Trifolium hybridum, family Leguminosae

Origin:

mid 19th century: named after Alsike in Sweden; Linnaeus mentions the plant growing there

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