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red clover
noun
: a European clover (Trifolium pratense) that has globose heads of reddish-purple flowers, is widely cultivated as a hay, forage, and cover crop, and is naturalized in the U.S.
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of red clover was
before the 12th century
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“Red clover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20clover. Accessed 24 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
red clover
noun
: a European clover that has globe-shaped reddish purple flowers and is grown for animals to graze on and as a cover crop
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