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sweet clover

/swiːt ˈkləʊvər/

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/swiːt ˈkləʊvər/formalscientific
  • ruРаспространённое название растений рода Melilotus, обычно имеющих мелкие ароматные жёлтые или белые цветы и используемых в качестве корма или сидерата.

A common name for plants of the genus Melilotus, typically having small, fragrant yellow or white flowers and used as forage or cover crop.

  1. A type of plantB2formal

    A biennial or annual herb in the pea family, often used as forage or cover crop, with small, fragrant yellow or white flowers.

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    • Sweet clover is often planted to improve soil nitrogen levels.
    • The fields were full of blooming sweet clover in the summer.
    • Farmers use sweet clover as a green manure crop.