alsike clover

[ al-sahyk, -sik, awl- ]
/ ˈæl saɪk, -sɪk, ˈɔl- /

noun

a European clover, Trifolium hybridum, having pink flowers, grown in the U.S. for forage.

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Also called alsike.

Origin of alsike clover

First recorded in 1850–55; after Alsike, near Uppsala, Sweden

Words nearby alsike clover

Alsace-Lorraine, Alsatia, Alsatian, Alsek, alsike, alsike clover, Alsip, Al Sirat, also, Alsop, also-ran
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