clover

noun

clo·​ver ˈklō-vər 

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

Phrases

in clover or less commonly in the clover

: in prosperity or in pleasant circumstances

Examples of clover in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Various herbs and organic materials—nutmeg, cinnamon, and clover leaf—bubbled and fumed inside the equipment, invading the air with sweet, tingling scents. —Hung Duong, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024

Throughout the summer, the prairie blooms with a variety of coneflowers and sunflowers, asters, and white and purple clovers, which swarm with bees and butterflies. —Franz Burnier, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2024

These are rooted in cedarwood, clover, and cinnamon for a hint of sweet spice. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024

The charms are metallic versions of seeds including samara, clover and poppy, but inside the bag is a transparent acrylic drop containing an actual dandelion egret, designed to work like a talisman. —Joelle Diderich, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing clover

• alsike clover
• Alyce clover
• bush clover
• crimson clover
• Dutch clover
• Egyptian clover
• four-leaf clover
• ladino clover
• red clover
• sweet clover
• white clover

Kids Definition

clover

noun

clo·​ver ˈklō-vər 

: any of a genus of herbs of the legume family that have leaves with three leaflets and flowers in dense heads and that include many plants valuable for forage and as a source of nectar for bees

also : any of various related plants