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Cloverleaf

//ˈkloʊvɚliːf// adj, noun, verb

Definitions

Adjective

1
In the form of the leaf of a clover plant; cloverleafed. not-comparable
"a fancy cloverleaf motif"

Noun

1
The leaf of a clover plant.
"Cloverleaves have a pealike flavor and make a nice accent among salad greens."
2
an interchange that does not require left-hand turns wordnet
3
(with plural cloverleafs or cloverleaves) Ellipsis of cloverleaf interchange. US
"The off-ramp will lead you along the cloverleaf to your next on-ramp."

Verb

1
To turn by following a cloverleaf, or as if by following one. intransitive
"Hay told a military historian that Allen precipitated “the debacle” by “allowing his lead company to pursue the VC down the trail” instead of forming a perimeter and cloverleafing at the first sign of the enemy."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From clover + leaf.

Etymology 2

From clover + leaf.

Etymology 3

From clover + leaf.

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