melilot

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun erect annual or biennial plant grown extensively especially for hay and soil improvement

Etymology

From Latin melilōtos, from Ancient Greek μελίλωτος (melílōtos), from μέλι (méli, “honey”) + λωτός (lōtós, “lotus”); later reinforced by Old French mellilote.

In classic literature

Synonyms

melilotus, sweet clover

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