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trifoglio

/triˈfɔʎ.ʎo/noun · masculineC1
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Meaning

clover

  • clover, trefoil (plant of the genus Trifolium)

In a sentence

Il prato dietro casa è ricoperto di trifoglio profumato.

The meadow behind the house is covered in fragrant clover.

Le mucche pascolavano serene tra l'erba e il trifoglio.

The cows grazed peacefully among the grass and clover.

Hai mai trovato un quadrifoglio in questo campo di trifoglio?

Have you ever found a four-leaf clover in this clover field?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
trifogliomasculine · singular
trifoglimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • A four-leaf clover is called 'quadrifoglio', not 'trifoglio a quattro foglie'.
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