ˈklōvə(r) noun
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Etymology: Middle English claver, clovere, from Old English clāfre, clǣfre; akin to Middle Low German klēver clover, Middle Dutch clāver, Old High German klēo, and perhaps to Old English clifian to stick to — more at cleave
1. : an, herb of the genus Trifolium characterized by trifoliolate leaves and flowers in dense heads — see alsike clover , crimson clover , red clover , white clover
2. : any of several plants of the family Leguminosae (as sweet clover, bush clover, prairie clover, or spotted clover)
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- in clover