japan clover

ja·pan clo·ver

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [juh-pan kloh-ver]
- /dʒəˈpæn ˈkloʊ vər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [juh-pan kloh-ver]
- /dʒəˈpæn ˈkloʊ vər/

Definitions of japan clover words

noun japan clover a drought-resistant bush clover, Lespedeza striata, of the legume family, introduced to the southern Atlantic states from Asia, having numerous tiny trifoliate leaves valued for pasturage and hay. 1
noun japan clover an annual plant (Lespedeza striata) of the pea family, grown for hay and foliage in the SW U.S. 0

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Origin of japan clover

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1865-70

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Parts of speech for Japan clover

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japan clover popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 69% 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.