melilot
melilot · melilots
A fragrant plant of the genus Melilotus, often having small yellow or white flowersA fragrant plant of the genus Melilotus, often having small yellow or white flowers.
/ˈmɛlɪlɒt/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A fragrant plant of the genus Melilotus, often having small yellow or white flowers.
More definitions
- erect annual or biennial plant grown extensively especially for hay and soil improvement
Origin
From Latin melilōtos, from Ancient Greek μελίλωτος (melílōtos), from μέλι (méli, “honey”)From Latin melilōtos, from Ancient Greek μελίλωτος (melílōtos), from μέλι (méli, “honey”) + λωτός (lōtós, “lotus”); later reinforced by Old French mellilote.
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Forms
plural: melilotsSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- erect annual or biennial plant grown extensively especially for hay and soil improvement:melilotussweet clover
Word family
2 related wordsRelatedmelliferous
Derivedmelilotic acid
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable