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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.
Examples of red clover in a Sentence
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The glass jars lining the shelves of this compact unit in central Plymouth, on the south coast of England, are filled with cow parsley, red clover, and corn chamomile.
—Frankie Adkins, WIRED, 10 Apr. 2024
Some examples of alteratives include nettle, dandelion leaf and root, burdock root, violet, calendula, and red clover.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
Four years ago, on a hot, dry summer afternoon much like this one, Moore saw his neighbor cutting a field of red clover and stopped by to chat.
—Sophia Liang, The Courier-Journal, 27 Feb. 2024
He’s broken up his typical corn and soybean rotation with oats and medium red clover, the latter a kind of plant that can increase nitrogen levels in the soil naturally.
—Melina Walling, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2024
These include red clover, crimson clover, vetch, peas and beans.
—Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 27 July 2023
These vitamins contain herbal extracts such as black cohosh and red clover, known for their potential benefits in alleviating menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2023
When paired with red clover flower extract (Trifolium pratense), this serum is set to transform even the most brittle lashes into a stunningly full fringe.
—Lindsay Modglin, Health, 22 June 2023
Made with turmeric and red clover, which have been shown to aid in hair growth and prevent hair growth, this product improves hair density for thick, fuller hair.
—ELLE, 31 July 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
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 18 Jun. 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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