japan clover

/dʒəˌpæn ˌkloʊvər/
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Definitions of japan clover
  1. noun
    an annual of tropical Asia naturalized in United States
    synonyms: Lespedeza striata, jap clover, japanese clover
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    type of:
    bush clover, lespedeza
    shrubby or herbaceous plants widely used for forage, soil improvement, and especially hay in southern United States
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