alyce clover

Al·yce clo·ver

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-is kloh-ver]
- /ˈæl ɪs ˈkloʊ vər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-is kloh-ver]
- /ˈæl ɪs ˈkloʊ vər/

Definitions of alyce clover words

noun alyce clover a tropical perennial clover (Alysicarpus vaginalis) sometimes used as a cover crop and for fodder 3
noun alyce clover a plant, Alysicarpus vaginalis, of the legume family, native to central Asia and grown in warm regions as forage. 1

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Origin of alyce clover

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

1940-45; probably by folk etymology from New Latin Alysicarpus the genus name, equivalent to Greek (h)alysi- (combining form of hálysis chain) + Greek -karpos -carpous

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alyce clover popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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