noun Uncommon

clover

KLOH-vuh

Clover (noun) means a small plant with leaves usually divided into three leaflets, often found in lawns and fields. Example: “She searched the field for a rare four-leaf clover.”

noun

A small plant with leaves usually divided into three leaflets, often found in lawns and fields.

"She searched the field for a rare four-leaf clover."

"Bees buzzed around the patch of white clover."

How to Use Clover

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA common low-growing plant with three-part leaves, associated with luck when a rare fourth leaf appears.

Common pairings

four-leaf clover field of clover in clover (meaning living comfortably)

Word Forms

clovers plural

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Etymology

From Old English clāfre, of West Germanic origin, related to Dutch klaver and German Klee.

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for clover

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “clover” mean?

The word “clover” means a small plant with leaves usually divided into three leaflets, often found in lawns and fields. In plain terms, a common low-growing plant with three-part leaves, associated with luck when a rare fourth leaf appears.

How do you pronounce “clover”?

“Clover” is pronounced KLOH-vuh (/ˈkloʊ.vɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “clover” in a sentence?

Here is “clover” used in a sentence: “She searched the field for a rare four-leaf clover.”

What part of speech is “clover”?

“Clover” is a noun.

Where does the word “clover” come from?

The word “clover” comes from Old English. From Old English clāfre, of West Germanic origin, related to Dutch klaver and German Klee.

Is “clover” a common word?

“Clover” is an uncommon word in modern English.