Egyptian clover

noun

1. berseem.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Egyptian clover¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The lizard, who was never named, didn’t venture out often from his rock den among the Egyptian clover, but when he did, it took every ounce of Clayton’s strength to not watch the lizard dart between the clover.

From Literature

The lizard’s skin coloring had blended into the white, violet, and green of the Egyptian clover.

From Literature

Back to his desk, where he sang “This Land Is Your Land” while the lizard darted out from his rock den to feast on Egyptian clover.

From Literature

The place for Egyptian clover in the rotation is clearly that of a winter crop, to provide soiling food for stock and plant food for the land, which may be utilized by the summer crop that follows.

From Project Gutenberg

Egyptian clover is only adapted to a warm climate.

From Project Gutenberg