Hop Clover (Noun)
Meaning 1
Prostrate European herb with small yellow flowers and curved black pods; naturalized in North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The hop clover that grew in the garden was a lovely shade of yellow and attracted many bees.
- Hop clover is a common sight in many North American meadows, where it has naturalized over time.
- The farmer had to carefully remove the hop clover from the field, as it was competing with the crops for water and nutrients.
- The hop clover's curved black pods were a distinctive feature that made it easy to identify.
- In the wild, hop clover often grows in dense patches, covering large areas of ground with its tiny yellow flowers.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Clover native to Ireland with yellowish flowers; often considered the true or original shamrock.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.