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clover

Syllabification: (clo·ver)
Pronunciation: /ˈklōvər/

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Definition of clover

noun

  • a herbaceous plant of the pea family that has dense, globular flower heads, and leaves that are typically three-lobed. It is an important and widely grown fodder and rotational crop.
    • Genus Trifolium, family Leguminosae: many species, in particular red clover (T. pratense) and the creeping white clover (T. repens)

Phrases

in clover

in ease and luxury:we’ll be in clover down there, lying around in the sun and fishing on the lake

Origin:

Old English clāfre, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch klaver and German Klee

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