clover

n. a small plant with three round leaves on one stem. It usually has small white or pink flowers and is often eaten by cows and sheep.

n. any plant of the genus Trifolium, typically having leaves divided into three leaflets and small, fragrant flower heads.

“The field was covered in green clover and tiny white flowers.”

“Farmers often plant clover in their pastures because it is a nutritious food source for livestock and helps improve the soil quality.”

n. a rare version of this plant with four leaves, which people believe brings good luck.

n. a rare four-leafed variation of the Trifolium plant, culturally regarded as a symbol of good fortune.

“She spent the whole afternoon looking for a four-leaf clover in the grass.”

“Finding a four-leaf clover is a traditional omen of good luck, though the genetic mutation responsible for the extra leaflet is relatively uncommon.”

n. you use this in the phrase 'in clover' to mean living a very comfortable life with plenty of money.

n. used idiomatically in the phrase 'in clover' to describe a state of prosperity, luxury, or ease.

“After winning the lottery, they were living in clover for the rest of their lives.”

“With the inheritance secured and his debts paid off, he expected to live in clover in his seaside villa.”

Informal · British English