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

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

Adverse events reported with red clover use include headache, nausea, and muscle aches. —Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 13 Aug. 2024

For this reason, red clover supplements are thought to be beneficial in treating menopausal symptoms.1920 One group of researchers found that red clover may decrease the intensity and frequency of hot flashes in people experiencing menopause symptoms. —Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 13 Aug. 2024

Red Clover While some research suggests that red clover can improve hair and skin,9 more rigorous studies are needed. —Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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