clover (ˈkləʊvə) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| 1. | any plant of the leguminous genus Trifolium, having trifoliate leaves and dense flower heads. Many species, such as red clover, white clover, and alsike, are grown as forage plants |
| 2. | any of various similar or related plants |
| 3. | sweet clover another name for melilot |
| 4. | pin clover another name for alfilaria |
| 5. | informal in clover in a state of ease or luxury |
| [Old English clāfre; related to Old High German klēo, Middle Low German klēver, Dutch klāver] | |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |