clover

[ kloh-ver ]

noun

, plural clo·vers, (especially collectively) clo·ver.

1. any of various plants of the genus Trifolium, of the legume family, having trifoliolate leaves and dense flower heads, many species of which, as T. pratense, are cultivated as forage plants.
2. any of various plants of allied genera, as melilot.

clover

/ ˈkləʊvə /

noun

1. any plant of the leguminous genus Trifolium, having trifoliate leaves and dense flower heads. Many species, such as red clover, white clover, and alsike, are grown as forage plants
2. any of various similar or related plants
3. sweet clover
   another name for melilot
4. pin clover
   another name for alfilaria
5. in clover informal.
   in a state of ease or luxury

Other Words From

• clovered adjective
• clover·y adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of clover¹

before 900; Middle English clovere, Old English clāfre; akin to German Klee

Word History and Origins

Origin of clover¹

Old English clāfre; related to Old High German klēo, Middle Low German klēver, Dutch klāver

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. in clover, enjoying luxury or comfort; wealthy or well-off:

   They struggled to make their fortune, and now they're in clover.

More idioms and phrases containing clover

see like pigs in clover .

Example Sentences

As for those hearts, stars, diamonds and four-leaf clovers floating from the trumpets?

From Los Angeles Times

"She has been eating a mix of berries and clover on the edge of the Jasper Park Lodge golf course," the park said.

From BBC

Remember to look for flowers such as daisies, clover and lavender.

From Seattle Times

Grass, clover and herbs are the foundation of Swiss agriculture: two-thirds of Switzerland's agricultural land is grassland, much of which is barely suitable for arable farming.

From Science Daily

It is believed he used shamrock to explain the idea of the Holy Trinity to pagans, which is why the clover has become synonymous with St Patrick's Day celebrations.

From BBC

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