What is another word for melilotus?

Pronunciation: [mˈɛlɪlˌɒtəs] (IPA)

Melilotus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, also known as the sweet clovers or melilots. The name Melilotus comes from the Greek words "melos", meaning honey, and "lotus", meaning clover. Some common synonyms for Melilotus include sweet clover, honey clover, yellow sweet clover, and white sweet clover. Other variations of the name include French clover, hay clover, and Bokhara clover. Melilotus plants are known for their sweet scent and are often used in perfumes, herbs, and teas. They are also used as cover crops to improve soil quality.

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What are the hypernyms for Melilotus?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Melilotus

So also might the liquor derived from the sap or honey of the Getulian palm, and the sweet wine, called melilotus, made from the poetical fruit found upon the coast of the Syrtis.
"Callista"
John Henry Cardinal Newman
Cowpeas, soja beans, beggarweed, velvet beans, alfalfa and melilotus can all be grown in the pecan area.
"The Pecan and its Culture"
H. Harold Hume

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