Meaning of the word cloverleaf in English
What does cloverleaf mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
cloverleaf
US /ˈkloʊ.vɚˌliːf/
UK /ˈkləʊ.vəˌliːf/
Noun
1.
a highway interchange in which all turning movements are handled by loop ramps, so that all vehicles enter and exit the main highway from the right and all crossing movements are eliminated
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The new cloverleaf interchange significantly reduced traffic congestion.
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Drivers often get confused at complex cloverleaf junctions.
2.
a leaf of clover, typically having three leaflets, but sometimes four (a 'four-leaf clover' is considered lucky)
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She found a rare four-leaf cloverleaf in the field.
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The design featured a delicate silver cloverleaf pendant.