sweet clover

American  

noun

1. melilot.

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sweet clover British  

noun

1. another name for melilot

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Etymology

Origin of sweet clover

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

He’s especially concerned about heavy growth of sweet clover.

From Washington Times

It’s a time-consuming task — 10 minutes of pulling sweet clover, filaree, primrose and other plants, roots and all, might only clear a few square feet of sand.

From Los Angeles Times

But so far this year, they’ve seen fields of sweet clover and alfalfa blooming next to their hives.

From Washington Times

“But here, it just can’t quite get its footing in to become a dominant. “Honeybees adore these sweet clovers.”

From Washington Times

Kirk said he is growing buckwheat, cowpeas and yellow sweet clover as cover crops to find out which one yields the most watermelons.

From Washington Times