trifolium
|tri-fo-li-um|
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/traɪˈfoʊliəm/
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/traɪˈfəʊliəm/
three-leaved plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'trifolium' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'trifolium', where 'tri-' meant 'three' and 'folium' meant 'leaf'.
Historical Evolution
'trifolium' has remained largely unchanged from its Latin origins, maintaining its reference to plants with three leaves.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'three-leaved plant', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of plants in the legume family, commonly known as clovers.
The field was covered with various species of trifolium.
Synonyms
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