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

Recent Examples on the Web

More colorful options like crimson clover or red clover can be interesting to grow around fruit trees too. 4. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025

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According to Hill, red clover, mung beans and ashwagandha can all help hair growth. —Essence, 3 Apr. 2025

The natural, vegan formula is powered by mung bean sprouts and red clover, which contain active phytomolecules, zinc, and biotin to promote thicker, fuller brows in 4-8 weeks with consistent use. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for red clover

• carryover
• changeover
• crossover
• cutover
• flashover
• hangover
• holdover
• layover
• leftover
• makeover
• moreover
• passover

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