a small wild plant that usually has three leaves on each stem and purple, pink or white flowers that are like balls in shape 三叶草;车轴草 a four-leaf clover (= one with four leaves instead of three, thought to bring good luck) 四叶车轴草(一般为三叶,故被认为可带来好运)
Word OriginOld English clāfre, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch klaver and German Klee.
Idioms
be/live in clover
- (informal)
to have enough money to be able to live a very comfortable life 过舒适优裕的生活