Definition of Melilot

1. Noun. Erect annual or biennial plant grown extensively especially for hay and soil improvement.

Exact synonyms: Melilotus, Sweet Clover
Group relationships: Genus Melilotus
Specialized synonyms: Melilotus Alba, White Melilot, White Sweet Clover, Melilotus Officinalis, Yellow Sweet Clover
Generic synonyms: Ligneous Plant, Woody Plant

Definition of Melilot

1. n. Any species of Melilotus, a genus of leguminous herbs having a vanillalike odor; sweet clover; hart's clover. The blue melilot (Melilotus cærulea) is used in Switzerland to give color and flavor to sapsago cheese.

Definition of Melilot

1. a flowering plant [n -S]

Medical Definition of Melilot

1. Any species of Melilotus, a genus of leguminous herbs having a vanillalike odour; sweet clover; hart's clover. The blue melilot (Melilotus caerulea) is used in Switzerland to give colour and flavor to sapsago cheese. Origin: F. Melilot, L. Melilotus, fr. Gr, a kind of clover containing honey; meli honey + lotus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Melilot

melicerous
Melicocca
Melicocca bijuga
Melicocca bijugatus
Melicoccus
melicotoon
melics
Melicytus
melic grass
melik
meliks
melilite
melilite
melilites
melilot (current term)
melilot (current term)
melilotic
melilots
melilotus
Melilotus alba
Melilotus officinalis
Melinae
Melina Mercouri
melinite
melinites
melioidosis
meliorate
meliorated
meliorates
meliorating

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