red clover

noun

: a European clover (Trifolium pratense) that has globose heads of reddish-purple flowers, is widely cultivated as a hay, forage, and cover crop, and is naturalized in the U.S.

Examples of red clover in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The natural, vegan formula is powered by mung bean sprouts and red clover, which contain active phytomolecules, zinc, and biotin to promote thicker, fuller brows in 4-8 weeks with consistent use. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025

Here, the fatty acid-rich ingredient works alongside red clover and amla Indian gooseberry to treat mature hair types. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024

It’s made with a variety of nourishing ingredients; there’s arctic root and Siberian ginseng for hydration, red clover extract to soothe, and peptides to promote hair growth. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024

Potential drug interactions with red clover include medications that affect blood clotting (such as warfarin). —Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 13 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for red clover

• carryover
• changeover
• crossover
• cutover
• flashover
• hangover
• holdover
• layover
• leftover
• makeover
• moreover
• passover

Kids Definition

red clover

noun

: a European clover that has globe-shaped reddish purple flowers and is grown for animals to graze on and as a cover crop