Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

four-leaf clover

Noun
/fɔr lif ˈkloʊvər/
Definition
A type of clover that has four leaves instead of the usual three.
Examples
  • She found a four-leaf clover in the garden and believed it would bring her good fortune.
  • The legend says that each leaf of the four-leaf clover represents faith, hope, love, and luck.
Meaning
Four-leaf clovers are said to bring good luck and are rare compared to the common three-leaf variety.
Synonyms
  • Lucky clover
  • Four-leafed trefoil