Clover

Pronunciation: /ˈkloʊvər/

Definitions of clover

noun a plant of the pea family that has trifoliate leaves and typically purple, yellow, or white flowers

Example Sentences

A1 I found a four-leaf clover in the garden.

A2 The children played in the field of clover.

B1 Clover is often used as a cover crop in agriculture.

B2 The clover field stretched as far as the eye could see.

C1 The clover meadow was a haven for bees and butterflies.

C2 The clover blossoms added a splash of color to the landscape.

Examples of clover in a Sentence

formal The field was covered in a blanket of lush clover.

informal I love finding four-leaf clovers in the yard.

slang Let's go chill in the clover patch.

figurative She felt like she had finally found her lucky clover.

Grammatical Forms of clover

• past tense: clovered
• plural: clovers
• comparative: more clover
• superlative: most clover
• present tense: clover
• future tense: will clover
• perfect tense: have clovered
• continuous tense: is clovering
• singular: clover
• positive degree: clover
• infinitive: to clover
• gerund: clovering
• participle: clovered

Origin and Evolution of clover

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'clover' is believed to have originated from Old English 'clafre' or 'clofre', which in turn comes from the Latin word 'trifolium' meaning 'three-leaved plant'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'clover' has remained relatively consistent in its meaning as a type of plant with three leaves. However, its usage has expanded to include various species of the Trifolium genus, commonly known for their nitrogen-fixing properties in agriculture.