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prairie clover
noun
- any plant belonging to the genus Petalostemon, of the legume family, common in western North America, having pinnately compound leaves and spikes of white, purple, or pink flowers.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of prairie clover1
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
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Example Sentences
The Prairie Clover bears tiny rose-pink to purple blossoms in small but crowded heads.
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