Clover | Definition of clover by Merriam-Webster

Full Definition of CLOVER

1

: any of a genus (Trifolium) of low leguminous herbs having trifoliolate leaves and flowers in dense heads and including many that are valuable for forage and attractive to bees

2

: any of various related plants (as of the genera Melilotus, Lespedeza, or Medicago) of the legume family

— in clover also in the clover

: in prosperity or in pleasant circumstances

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Origin of CLOVER

Middle English, from Old English clāfre; akin to Old High German klēo clover

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with CLOVER

Dover, drover, over, rover, stover, trover

Definition of CLOVER for Kids

: a small plant that has leaves with three leaflets and usually roundish red, white, yellow, or purple flower heads and is sometimes grown for hay or pasture

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