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Stinking Clover

Description

Stinking clover, scientifically known as Melilotus indica, is a flowering plant belonging to the legume family. It is native to Europe but has spread to various regions globally. The plant is characterized by its pungent odor, which intensifies when crushed or dried. Stinking clover is commonly used as a forage crop and has several medicinal properties.

Parts of Speech

• Noun: The stinking clover is rich in nutrients and often used as a livestock feed.
• Adjective: The unpleasant scent of the stinking clover filled the air as we walked through the field.
• Verb: Farmers often stink clover as a natural way to enrich the soil before planting other crops.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1

Noun: Referring to the plant itself

Example: The stinking clover is known for its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil.

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Sense 2

Adjective: Describing something as having a foul odor like stinking clover

Example: The stinking clover smell coming from the garbage bin was unbearable.

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Sense 3

Verb: The act of using stinking clover for agricultural purposes

Example: The farmers decided to stink clover during the fall season to enhance the soil quality.

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