clover UK /ˈkləʊ.və(ɹ)/US /ˈkloʊ.vɚ/noun 2forms 1phrases 1 noun2 •A plant of the genus Trifolium with leaves usually divided into three (rarely four) leaflets and with white or red flowers.He Raine upon her [the Earth's] bosom poures; / His svvelling clouds abound vvith shoures: / […] / The Desert with svveet claver fills; / And richly shades the joyfull Hills. — 1636 •The second Lenormand card, representing hope, optimism and short-term luck. formsclovers Phrases with clover four-leaf cloverAn uncommon variation of the clover, having four leaves instead of the usual three.