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Definition of cloverleaf

cloverleaf

/ˈkloʊvərˌliːf/
clo · ver · leaf
Plural:cloverleafs
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cloverleaf Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A two-level highway interchange with four looping ramps arranged like a four-leaf clover, allowing vehicles to turn in any direction without crossing opposing traffic.

Example

"Traffic backed up along the curving ramps of the highway cloverleaf during the evening commute."

2

The compound leaf of a clover plant, typically consisting of three rounded leaflets, or a design or ornament shaped like one.

Example

"The stone arch above the cathedral door was carved with a delicate cloverleaf motif."

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• adjective

1

Having the three-lobed or four-lobed shape of a clover leaf, or arranged in curved, looping segments.

Example

"She baked a batch of warm cloverleaf rolls that could be easily pulled apart into three sections."

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• Nearby Words

clout
clove
clover
cloverleaf
clown
clownery
clownfish

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cloverleaf. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cloverleaf
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