musk clover
- noun
- /mʌsk ˈkloʊvər/
- UK
:
trébol almizclero
- Gardeners appreciate the fragrant aroma of musk clover in their herb beds.
Examples
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The field was dotted with musk clover and other wildflowers in early summer.
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The musk clover has a distinct musky scent.
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Musk clover has been naturalized across parts of North America.
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I found some musk clover growing in the garden.
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Gardeners appreciate the fragrant aroma of musk clover in their herb beds.
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The field was dotted with musk clover and other wildflowers in early summer.
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I found some musk clover growing in the garden.
Synonyms
A low-growing plant from Europe with small yellow flowers often found in lawns
A low plant with small yellow flowers that grows close to the ground
A clover plant with yellow flowers and curved seed pods like a sickle
How Musky
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is directly compositional: 'musk' (a musky scent) + 'clover' (a type of plant) yields a clover characterized by a musky smell. This follows a common noun+noun naming pattern that a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer without specialized botanical knowledge.
Etymology
The name musk clover comes from the plant's strong musk 'scent' and from its leaves that look like clover. So the name simply describes a low, small plant that looks like clover and has a musky smell.