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Meaning 1
In a condition of prosperity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Phrase guide
in clover
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Meaning 2
Happy and contented.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- to live in clover
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Meaning 3
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, clover.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- These hogs are happy to be in clover.
- This pasture will be in clover next year, and that one will be in rye.
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History
Etymology
By pastoral metaphor, alluding to bees or grazing livestock who are well pleased by clover.