alsike clover

noun

al·​sike clover ˈal-ˌsak- How to pronounce alsike clover (audio)
-ˌsīk-
: a European perennial clover (Trifolium hybridum) much used as a forage plant

Word History

Etymology

Alsike, Sweden

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of alsike clover was in 1834

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“Alsike clover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alsike%20clover. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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alsike clover

noun
al·​sike clover ˌal-ˌsak- How to pronounce alsike clover (audio)
-ˌsīk-
: a European perennial clover widely grown as food for browsing or grazing animals

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