clover
UK: ˈkləʊvə | US: ˈkloʊvər
n. a small plant with trifoliate leaves, often used as fodder or associated with good luck (e.g., "four-leaf clover")
The word "clover" traces back to Old English "clāfre," likely derived from Proto-Germanic "*klaibrō," related to the idea of a "sticky" or "adhesive" plant (possibly due to its sticky sap). The morpheme "clov" may also link to Old English "clū" (key or nail), metaphorically referencing the shape of its leaves. Over time, the term evolved to specifically denote the trifoliate plant we recognize today, with "er" serving as a common noun suffix in English.
The meadow was dotted with patches of white clover.
She found a rare four-leaf clover in the garden.
Bees are often seen hovering over clover flowers.
Farmers plant clover to enrich the soil with nitrogen.
According to folklore, a four-leaf clover brings good luck.