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

see also:

in clover

Examples of clover in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Purple prairie clover's thimble-shape flowers are not aromatic but provide critical pollen for a variety of insects. —Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 3 May 2026

The best way to remove clover and not rely on any chemicals is to pull it out by hand. —Lauren David, Southern Living, 1 May 2026

Because of this, many homeowners switch their lawns to clover lawns. —Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026

Carrizo Plain National Monument Best time to visit: Through early April Wildflowers: native daisies, goldfields, owl’s clovers For a true escape, pack your car and head to Carrizo Plain National Monument, California's largest remaining native grassland. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026

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
• in clover
• in the clover
• ladino clover
• red clover
• sweet clover
• white clover

Rhymes for clover

• drover
• over
• prover
• rover
• stover
• trover
• carryover
• changeover
• crossover
• cutover
• flashover
• hangover

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