alsike clover

American  

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

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of alsike clover

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

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Example Sentences

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alsike clover

The experienced farmer who notes the inclination of his soil to favor alsike clover, red-top, sorrel, and plantain should infer that lime is lacking.

From Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement by Alva Agee

There may be conditions in which it would be advisable to sow alsike clover alone, as when it is wanted for seed, and subsequently for pasture.

From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Thomas Shaw

If alsike clover is added, the seed of the mammoth may be reduced by one pound, and the same amount of alsike added to the mixture.

From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Thomas Shaw

In the summer of 1900, 18 cattle, one and two years old, were pastured on 5.04 acres of alsike clover for 102 days, beginning with June 9th.

From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Thomas Shaw

The most important additions to the list of field crops were Italian rye-grass, winter beans, white Belgian carrot and alsike clover.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg

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