Egyptian clover

American  

noun

1. berseem.

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Etymology

Origin of Egyptian clover

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The lizard, who was never named, didn’t venture out often from his rock den among the Egyptian clover, but when he did, it took every ounce of Clayton’s strength to not watch the lizard dart between the clover.

From Literature

Back to his desk, where he sang “This Land Is Your Land” while the lizard darted out from his rock den to feast on Egyptian clover.

From Literature

The lizard’s skin coloring had blended into the white, violet, and green of the Egyptian clover.

From Literature

Egyptian clover in all its varieties is pre-eminently a soiling plant.

From Project Gutenberg

Egyptian clover is not native to Egypt, but was introduced from some country outside of Egypt, yet bordering on the Mediterranean.

From Project Gutenberg